Psych Nurse Educator (RN)
- BSN
- RN license
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About the job
Responsibilities The Nurse Educator, in collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer and leadership team, is responsible for development, implementation, coordination, and presentation of new hire orientation and on-going educational programs for patient-care employees. The Nurse Educator will assess staff training and development needs on an on-going basis and will ensure educational programs meet regulatory standards and monitors employee compliance with education requirements. Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital (a UHS facility) Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient and residential treatment services for youth ages 5-17, as well as inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services for adults ages 18+. Our treatment programs provide a structured and supportive treatment environment that promotes self-acceptance and helps stabilize patients suffering from acute psychiatric illness. Our multidisciplinary treatment teams consist of psychiatrists, licensed therapists and highly specialized nurses who collaborate to develop and implement effective and compassionate treatment plans for our patients. Cedar Ridge is a behavioral health facility that encompasses a 206-bed acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center on a beautifully wooded campus with a stocked pond, school, gym, outdoor courtyard and playground. Website: www.cedarridgebhs.com BENEFITS INCLUDE: Shift Differential for applicable shifts Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan Employee Assistance Program available for employees and family 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Basic Life Insurance and Optional supplemental life insurance Referral & Sign-On Bonus Options for Specific Positions Career development opportunities across UHS and out 300+ locations! Challenging and rewarding work environment SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program More Information is available on our benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com 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 during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Qualifications Valid Oklahoma Registered Nurse license and graduate of an accredited nursing program required BSN preferred Minimum of two (2) years of psychiatric experience with Nursing Education in an in-patient facility required, preferably in mental health services At least 21 years of age Successfully complete a drug test Successfully pass a national background check Physical agility to manage patients Ability to push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds. Strong Computer skills Excellent Communication skills Strong Leadership skills Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste The ideal candidate is dependable, empathetic, compassionate and must be reliable 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
The Nurse Educator, in collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer and leadership team, is responsible for development, implementation, coordination, and presentation of new hire orientation and on-going educational programs for patient-care employees. The Nurse Educator will assess staff training and development needs on an on-going basis and will ensure educational programs meet regulatory standards and monitors employee compliance with education requirements. Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital (a UHS facility) Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient and residential treatment services for youth ages 5-17, as well as inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services for adults ages 18+. Our treatment programs provide a structured and supportive treatment environment that promotes self-acceptance and helps stabilize patients suffering from acute psychiatric illness. Our multidisciplinary treatment teams consist of psychiatrists, licensed therapists and highly specialized nurses who collaborate to develop and implement effective and compassionate treatment plans for our patients. Cedar Ridge is a behavioral health facility that encompasses a 206-bed acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center on a beautifully wooded campus with a stocked pond, school, gym, outdoor courtyard and playground. Website: www.cedarridgebhs.com BENEFITS INCLUDE: Shift Differential for applicable shifts Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan Employee Assistance Program available for employees and family 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Basic Life Insurance and Optional supplemental life insurance Referral & Sign-On Bonus Options for Specific Positions Career development opportunities across UHS and out 300+ locations! Challenging and rewarding work environment SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program More Information is available on our benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com 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 during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.
Valid Oklahoma Registered Nurse license and graduate of an accredited nursing program required BSN preferred Minimum of two (2) years of psychiatric experience with Nursing Education in an in-patient facility required, preferably in mental health services At least 21 years of age Successfully complete a drug test Successfully pass a national background check Physical agility to manage patients Ability to push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds. Strong Computer skills Excellent Communication skills Strong Leadership skills Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste The ideal candidate is dependable, empathetic, compassionate and must be reliable 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
From Universal Health Services's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Universal Health Services
Universal Health Services is a hospital company based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, with more than 102,000 (source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)) employees, 30 (source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)) acute care hospitals and more than 380 (source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)) behavioral health inpatient facilities in 40 (source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)) states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, Ireland and the UK. Source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)
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