About Universal Health Services:

 

One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies.  Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.  Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

 

About The Ridge:

 

The Ridge Behavioral Health System is seeking a dynamic and talented Registered Nurse Staff Educator. Located in Lexington, KY, the heart of the Bluegrass, The Ridge Behavioral Health System offers a healing environment that is reassuring to a patients’ sense of security and confidentiality. Dedicated to excellence, The Ridge Behavioral Health System is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, as a licensed, 110-bed hospital, providing psychiatric (mental health) and chemical dependency (drug & alcohol rehabilitation) services to children, adolescents and adults. Inpatient care is provided on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week. Outpatient and partial hospitalization services are provided on a six-day per week basis, days and evenings. Care is provided according to an established code of ethical conduct and strict adherence to patient rights. The Ridge Behavioral Health System is owned and operated by Universal Health Services. For more information, visit our website at ridgebhs.com

 

Position Summary:

 

The Registered Nurse Staff Educator plans, develops and coordinates continuing clinical and non-clinical in-service education programs within The Ridge BHS for all staff. The Staff Educator works with facility leadership and staff to assess current educational needs and develops a plan to satisfy those needs. The position also assists in ongoing revision and implementation of policies and procedures, protocol development and equipment implementation. This position is involved in the orientation of new staff and coordinates CPR certification for staff as needed. This position functions with limited supervision, and must be able to work effectively across all hospital departments. Additionally, the Staff Educator is expected to stay current on the latest care techniques within their own educational area of expertise.

 

Position Specific Competencies:

 

• Surveys employees to identify needs for training and education
• Training programs are based on information obtained from quality assessment/risk management and training activities
• Assures staff trainings address any changes in health care management and health science and technology
• Education and training programs address area of deficiencies identified via the performance appraisal system, peer reviews, chart audits, and recommendations from safety and infection control committee
• The designs of the education and training programs are based on instructional strategies to enhance staff retention
• Utilizes both internal and external training resources, which are cost effective
• Training sessions begin on time and materials are covered in an efficient manner
• Utilizes all opportunities presented to improve the quality of care provided.
• Monitors facility functions to assess survey readiness and implements corrective actions as needed & indicated.
• Sets up training/educational programs needed to remedy deficiencies identified during annual staff development survey, issues identified by observation, and as directed by the Director of Nursing and Risk Manager.
• Designs educational training programs to maintain and improve the knowledge & skills of employees.
• Education and training is based on the population served and the type of care provided by the department head.
• Ensures that educational programs meet the overall needs of hospital staff.
• The designs of educational programs are based on instructional strategies to enhance staff retention.
• Works in collaboration with the Director of HR to coordinate new employee orientation (NEO) and to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Annually evaluates the content of NEO for staff appropriateness.
• Conducts chart audits on a regular basis, enters the data collected, prepares a summary report of the data and incorporates the findings into new employee orientation materials and on unit training.
• Observes new employees on the unit and provides reeducation as necessary.
• Ensures the department specific orientation checklists are completed by the new employees preceptor(s) and is turned in to HR.
• Other duties as assigned

 

This opportunity provides the following:

 

• *UHS is Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off

 

UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.

 

UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.