Clinical Nurse Educator
Clinical Nurse Educator
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Job Description
Posting Date
09/15/25Application Deadline
09/17/25Pay Range
$37.30 - $60.75 hourlySalary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Correctional HealthAbout the Position
The Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) teaches New Employee Orientation (NEO) educational sessions to incoming Maricopa County Correctional Health Services (CHS) clinical staff. The primary work location for this position is in the clinics within the jail setting to provide on-demand training sessions as coordinated by Nurse Managers. CNEs also train Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to administer methadone while following strict Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulations for handling and documenting controlled substances.
About Us
Its time for you to utilize and perfect your talents.
Correctional Health Services is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population providing 24/7 medical dental mental health psychiatric care and substance abuse treatment (i.e. Medication Assisted Treatment and Opioid Treatment Program). Our departments culture promotes collaboration continuous training and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives break down barriers and advance their expertise.
Apply now to work with a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Growth and development opportunities within Maricopa County
Low-cost high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ
We Require
One year of experience in clinical precepting/training or health care delivery
A valid unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing (or issued by another state recognized by the Arizona Board of Nursing as a multi-compact license state) nursing license
We Also Value
Experience in a correctional setting
Experience as a Registered Nurse in an ambulatory medical/surgical ER/Urgent Care or behavioral health setting
Experience providing staff education
Administrative or Nursing Leadership experience
Certified Correctional Health Professional certification
Job Contributions
Provides competency-based training and testing to all clinical and mental health staff in both classroom and clinical settings
Provides education professional development and preceptorship to CHS staff including but not limited to National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) Standards CHS Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Provides didactic training education and support to clinical nurse preceptors and new clinical staff; including precepting new employees in clinic locations within the jail setting
Closey coordinates with Nurse Managers weekly to identify staff in need of additional instruction determine their clinical education needs provide training to address those needs and documents all training provided
Assesses and communicates clinical training needs based on quality indicators staff and clinical leaders input
Develops and maintains effective training materials assessments and lesson plans with measurable objectives
Researches reviews and implements evidence-based practices into curriculums training and skills competency evaluations in both the classroom and clinical settings
Serves as an educational resource and contributes to continuous process improvement initiatives
Supports patient care and SOP compliance with regularly scheduled clinic rotations in collaboration with the Nurse Manager(s)
Participates annually in Professional Clinical Training to keep abreast of best practices in nursing skills and patient care
Facilitates professional development using best instructional practices and supports the professional development of other educators on the team
Working Conditions
Ability to work inside a jail and stand walk and bend for extended periods of time throughout their shift while accurately handling a high volume of work communicating with a culturally diverse patient population and adapting to frequent changes interruptions and unscheduled tasks
Position primarily works during the day but could include night shift work
Ability to travel or float to various clinical locations is required within a 5-mile radius
Must be able to respond to emergencies
Must be able to pass a fingerprint background check and maintain MCSO jail access
Must maintain CPR certification and get on the floor to perform CPR/chest compressions push medical equipment climb stairs and lift patients on a gurney
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification and Trainer certification or ability to become certified during orientation training and maintain certification throughout employment
Must obtain Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) certification within one year of employment
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
Apply Now!
Employment Type
Full-Time
