Clinical nurse educator Jobs in Peoria, AZ

Posting Date

02 / 18 / 25

Application Deadline

02 / 21 / 25

Pay Range

77,584 - $124,800 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Correctional Health

About the Position

As our Clinical Nurse Educator, you will promote quality evidence-based practice by providing

education, preceptorship, and professional development for Maricopa County Correctional

Health Services (CHS) clinical and mental health staff. This essential position collaborates with internal and external customers to develop education initiatives and clinical competencies that support all CHS departments.

Apply now to work with a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals!

About Us

Correctional Health Services (CHS) is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment (i.e., Medication-Assisted Treatment, and Opioid Treatment Program). Our department's culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise

Proud to Offer

Work with a greater purpose

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

Exceptional work-life balance

Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

Employee discounts for goods and services

Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

One year of experience in clinical precepting / training or health care delivery in the correctional setting

A valid, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing (or issued by another state recognized by the Arizona Board of Nursing as a multi-compact license state) nursing license

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of Nursing

We Also Value

Experience as a Registered Nurse in an ambulatory, medical / surgical, ER / Urgent Care, or behavioral health setting

Experience providing staff education

Administrative or Nursing Leadership experience

Certified Correctional Health Professional

Experience working with adults in a learning environment using adult learning principles

Job Contributions

Provides competency-based training and testing toall clinical and mental health staffin a classroom and clinical setting

Provides education, professional development, and preceptorship to CHS staff including, but not limited to, National Commission on Correctional Health Care Standards, CHS Policies and Standard Operating Procedures, and the electronic health record

Monitors nursing students and educators during clinical rotation

Provides education and support to clinical nurse preceptors and new health team members

Assesses and communicates training needs based on quality indicators, staff, and leaders' input

Develops and maintains effective training materials, assessments, and lesson plans with measurable objectives

Researches, reviews, and implements evidence-based practices into curriculums, training, and skills competency evaluations.

Serves as an educational resource and contributes to continuous process improvement initiatives

Supports patient care and SOP compliance with regularly scheduled clinic rotations in collaboration with the Nurse Manager(s)

Participates annually in Professional Clinical Training to keep abreast of best practices in nursing skills and patient care

Demonstrates effective instructional practice and supports the professional development of other educators on the team

Working Conditions

Most work is performed in a clinical environment, indoors, in a confined area

Traveling to various assignedclinical locations is required within a 5-mile radius as well as working extended hours and overtime

Ability to transport medical equipment, climb stairs, and lift simulated patients

Must successfully complete an MCSO-HR fingerprint / background check

Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification and Trainer certification or ability to become certified during orientation training and maintain certification throughout employment

Obtain Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) certification within one year of employment

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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