Nursing Education Coordinator-Behavioral Health

Nursing Education Coordinator-Behavioral Health

Department: Psychiatry

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Any Compass Location

Reporting To: Saundra Overton

Compensation: $71,323 / year

Description

To support the continued delivery of quality and compassionate care in our communities, we are offering a retention bonus of $4,000.* Your commitment helps us meet critical service needs, and we're excited to have you be a part of our mission!

Help shape the future of Behavioral Health nursing through education, mentorship, and clinical excellence.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours weekly.

The Nursing Education Coordinator - Behavioral Health plays a key role in developing, coordinating, and delivering nursing education programs that support exceptional patient care across our Behavioral Health services. This position partners with nursing leadership to ensure new and existing team members receive high-quality onboarding, ongoing education, competency validation, and evidence-based training that promotes clinical excellence and professional growth.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about teaching, mentoring, and developing others while making a lasting impact on the quality of Behavioral Health services. If you enjoy collaborating with clinical leaders, creating engaging educational programs, and helping nurses build confidence and skills, this role offers the opportunity to influence the success of both caregivers and the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee Behavioral Health nursing education, onboarding, and ongoing competency training.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver evidence-based educational programs, skills assessments, and training materials.
• Partner with nursing leadership to identify training needs, address skill gaps, and support workforce development initiatives.
• Lead annual competency reviews, in-service education, and remediation plans as needed.
• Coordinate and support the Behavioral Health Medical Assistant training program, including curriculum development, clinical training sites, and student education.
• Provide education on specialized medications, injection techniques, medical devices, and telehealth technologies.
• Monitor training completion, maintain required documentation, and prepare education reports for nursing leadership.
• Travel to regional locations to provide education and clinical support as needed.
• Support nursing services across Compass Health programs within the RN scope of practice.

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Associate degree in nursing required
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
• At least two (2) years of experience as a registered professional nurse in mental health
• At least two (2) years of experience in nursing education and training; accredited nursing school staff or hospital nurse training position
• Experience and efficiency with healthcare technology software preferred
• A valid, unrestricted MO driver''s license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required

QUALIFICATION(S): LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

• Must possess and maintain a current, active Missouri Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Enjoy mentoring, coaching, and helping others build confidence in their clinical practice.
• Stay current with evidence-based nursing practices and are passionate about lifelong learning.
• Communicate effectively with clinical staff, leaders, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Thrive in a collaborative environment where you can influence quality, consistency, and professional development.
• Are organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple education initiatives across locations.
• Take pride in developing engaging learning experiences that strengthen clinical teams and improve patient care.
• Retention bonuses paid as per bonus policy; exclusions may apply.

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