Job Description

SummitRidge Hospital –is a place for Healing and Hope!  Our acute care psychiatric hospital is located in Lawrenceville (about 25 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta).  We provide psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment to adolescents, adults, and seniors, in addition to partial hospitalization and other outpatient programs (includes a location in Athens). 

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced  Clinical Nurse Educator to join our talented Nursing team. Clinical Nurse Educator responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for training/educating nursing staff on the nursing process and in compliance with facility policies and procedures.
• Organize, schedule, and present continuing education for nurses and other facilitate personnel on nursing related topics.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and administration on facilitating continuing education training.
• Track and ensure nursing personnel meet continuing education requirements, including self.
• Primarily educate nursing staff with varying levels of education and experience (may include Nurse Externs and/or new grad -RN Interns).
• Research and update methods of training/ education to keep nurses current with new developments in their field.
• May demonstrate direct patient care tasks including:
  • Monitor, report, and document the patients’ behavior and physiological status.
  • Administer medications and performs treatments/procedures in compliance with facility and nursing department policies/procedures.
  • Guide the response to residents who are behaviorally out of control or who may be experiencing a medical or behavioral crisis in collaboration with the nurse manager and physician.

Benefit Highlights:

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off
• Disability, Life, Pet Insurance and much more!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:  benefits.uhsguest.com 

What do our current nurses value at SummitRidge Hospital & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Progressive leadership experience is required.
• Graduate of accredited school of nursing with minimum of Bachelor degree.  Master’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Licensed by a state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact as a Registered Nurse
• CPR certification
• Excellent verbal, written and  interpersonal interaction skills.
• Flexibility to teach when staff are available to learn may be evenings/weekends.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

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