Nurse Educator (RN) Behavioral Health

Clinical Educator (RN), Behavioral Health

Job Type: Full-Time 

Schedule: Primarily M-F 8a-5p but Nights and Weekends are possible 

Your experience matters

Copper Springs Avondale is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN), joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

We are a family-oriented team led by an energetic and highly collaborative leadership team. The department is made up of team members who are enthusiastic, driven, and eager to grow within a positive, forward‑thinking organization.

How you'll contribute

A Clinical Educator (RN) who excels in this role:

• Understands patient treatment plans and coaches' staff regarding patient response to treatment interventions.

• Trains staff on specific policies, forms, and processes.

• Provides staff with hands-on initial and ongoing clinical education.
• May serve as a preceptor for new nurse and PCA hires.
• Trains staff on all department policies and procedures including but not limited to: patient safety processes including close observation rounds, clinical precautions, safety rounding, proper documentation, and any other patient safety interventions.
• Maintains CPI Instructor certification and trains staff on appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as required and according to policy and procedure.
• Maintains CPR Instructor certification and conducts regular classes for staff certification.
• Displays a thorough knowledge of confidentiality; demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA regulations and abides by those standards.
• Provides training to new employees and reviews performance and progress in a timely manner based on hospital policy. Collaborates with HR and DON to maintain accurate records of all staff certification requirements.
• Attends supervisory meetings, in-services, and other meetings as scheduled. Maintains current training and knowledge in all fire and disaster procedures.
• Develops and conducts education needs assessments and associated training for all staff that is informational and pertinent to hospital needs.
• Conducts annual staff training and periodic training as needed. Monitors completion of assigned education and training.
• Works with all department heads to improve hospital performance through staff education and training.
• Responsible for thorough onboarding of all new employees.
• All other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an BSN from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Certifications: CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days. Completion of additional age specific training within 30 days. A strong knowledge of TJC, Medicare, OSHA, patient rights, and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities must be obtained within 30 days of employment.  Complete/Schedule CPR instructor and  CPI instructor certification courses scheduled within 90 days of employment.

• Education: BSN required

• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, Adult, Adolescent and geriatric patients preferred.  Previous experience as a nurse educator preferred. 

Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Tina Herron by emailing [email protected]

More about Copper Springs Avondale

Copper Springs Avondale is a behavioral health hospital located in Avondale, Arizona, serving the greater Phoenix metro area. We provide inpatient and outpatient mental health and addiction treatment for adolescents and adults in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment.

Our programs include inpatient psychiatric care, detox services, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), allowing us to support patients at every stage of their healing and recovery journey. We also offer 24/7 walk in access, ensuring timely care for individuals in crisis.

Copper Springs is proud to offer Help for Heroes, a specialized program designed to meet the unique needs of active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and other frontline professionals who face high levels of stress and trauma in their careers.

Our team is deeply committed to our mission of Changing People's Lives by providing evidence-based care, treating every patient with dignity and respect, and fostering a culture of teamwork, safety, and compassion among staff and patients alike.

EEOC Statement

"Copper Springs Hospital Avondale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Copper Springs Hospital Avondale is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."