Nurse Educator - Behavioral Health*
Apply NowCompany: County of San Bernardino, CA
Location: Colton, CA 92324
Description:
Salary : $115,689.60 - $144,476.80 Annually
Location : Colton, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-14021-01
Department: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Opening Date: 03/01/2025
Closing Date: 3/14/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
Are you a Nurse with a passion for teaching? Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is hiring for Nurse Educator-Specialty Care. This position will be responsible for devising and implementing staff development, continuing education, orientation and mandatory in-service programs in the specialty area of Behavioral Health.
Job duties will include but not limited to:
For more information, refer to theNurse Educator - Specialty Care job description.
HEALTH BENEFITS
PAID TIME OFF
RETIRMENET PERKS
DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement
Click below for more information on the benefits offered at San Bernardino County!
TRADITIONAL BENEFITS OPTION
ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Located on a beautiful 70-acre campus in Colton, California (50 miles east of Los Angeles), Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is a state-of-the-art, public/nonprofit, 456-bed, university affiliated teaching hospital licensed by the State of California Department of Public Health and accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital houses a regional burn center serving four counties (San Bernardino, Riverside, Mono and Inyo), a comprehensive stroke center, level I trauma center and a freestanding in-patient behavioral health center. Additionally, ARMC operates five community-based, primary care clinics and over 40 specialty care outpatient services. ARMC is the primary teaching hospital for the adjacently located California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), the Inland Empire's newest medical school. To learn more about our hospital click HERE
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation and verification of employment history and education.
Availability: Candidates must be available to work a flexible schedule as education and training may be provided to hospital staff on all shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Certifications: Nurse Educators may be required to obtain additional certifications depending on the needs of the department and assignments.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
License: Must possess and maintain a current license as a Registered Nurse with the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.
Certifications: Must possess and maintain current Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Management of Assaultive Behavior certification.
Experience: Three (3) years (within the past five (5) years) of full-time experience as a Registered Nurse in which one (1) year must be in Behavioral Health.
Substitution: A Master's Degree in Nursing may substitute for one (1) year of experience as a Registered Nurse. There is no substitution for the one (1) year experience in Behavioral Health.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a closely related, over five (5) years of experience teaching in an acute care setting with experience putting together curriculums for adult learners, one (1) year of experience in an acute adolescent behavioral health setting, and one (1) year of experience working with EPIC. This candidate will have exceptional leadership qualities, excellent communication abilities, and have in-depth, comprehensive knowledge in their given field.
Selection Process
Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, March 14, 2025 at 5:00 PMResumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
There will be a competitive evaluation based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to include as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click HERE for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.
Nurses Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
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License: Do you possess a California Registered Nurse license?
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Certification Requirement: Do you possess a current Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification?
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Do you currently possess a certification in Management of Assaultive Behavior?
05
Experience: Do you posses three (3) years of experience within the past five (5) years) as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital?
06
Do you have at least one (1 ) year of experience in Behavioral Health?
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Experience: Describe your experience working in a Behavioral Health Unit as a Registered Nurse. Include the name of the employer, dates of employment and title. If you do not possess this experience, indicate "N/A."
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Education: Indicate the highest level of education you possess in Nursing.
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
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Location : Colton, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-14021-01
Department: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Opening Date: 03/01/2025
Closing Date: 3/14/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
Are you a Nurse with a passion for teaching? Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is hiring for Nurse Educator-Specialty Care. This position will be responsible for devising and implementing staff development, continuing education, orientation and mandatory in-service programs in the specialty area of Behavioral Health.
Job duties will include but not limited to:
- Coordinating and presenting mandatory in-service and competency programs.
- Developing and implementing training in the use of new products and equipment.
- Maintaining pertinent continuing education, records and reports for licensing agencies and department records.
- Determining educational needs and plans and implements programs to meet these needs.
- Training staff in the use of new and updated procedures and techniques.
- Developing the necessary training and preparing instructional materials.
- Writing and updating policies and procedures.
For more information, refer to theNurse Educator - Specialty Care job description.
HEALTH BENEFITS
PAID TIME OFF
RETIRMENET PERKS
- Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
- Vision: Employee Coverage
- Premium subsidies to offset health costs
- Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses
- Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
- 11 days accruable sick leave
- 15 paid holidays
- Perfect Attendance Leave
- Flexible work schedules (in some departments)
- Generous pension
- Retirement reciprocity may be available!
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation
- Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)
DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement
Click below for more information on the benefits offered at San Bernardino County!
TRADITIONAL BENEFITS OPTION
ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Located on a beautiful 70-acre campus in Colton, California (50 miles east of Los Angeles), Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is a state-of-the-art, public/nonprofit, 456-bed, university affiliated teaching hospital licensed by the State of California Department of Public Health and accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital houses a regional burn center serving four counties (San Bernardino, Riverside, Mono and Inyo), a comprehensive stroke center, level I trauma center and a freestanding in-patient behavioral health center. Additionally, ARMC operates five community-based, primary care clinics and over 40 specialty care outpatient services. ARMC is the primary teaching hospital for the adjacently located California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), the Inland Empire's newest medical school. To learn more about our hospital click HERE
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation and verification of employment history and education.
Availability: Candidates must be available to work a flexible schedule as education and training may be provided to hospital staff on all shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Certifications: Nurse Educators may be required to obtain additional certifications depending on the needs of the department and assignments.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
License: Must possess and maintain a current license as a Registered Nurse with the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.
Certifications: Must possess and maintain current Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Management of Assaultive Behavior certification.
Experience: Three (3) years (within the past five (5) years) of full-time experience as a Registered Nurse in which one (1) year must be in Behavioral Health.
Substitution: A Master's Degree in Nursing may substitute for one (1) year of experience as a Registered Nurse. There is no substitution for the one (1) year experience in Behavioral Health.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a closely related, over five (5) years of experience teaching in an acute care setting with experience putting together curriculums for adult learners, one (1) year of experience in an acute adolescent behavioral health setting, and one (1) year of experience working with EPIC. This candidate will have exceptional leadership qualities, excellent communication abilities, and have in-depth, comprehensive knowledge in their given field.
Selection Process
Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, March 14, 2025 at 5:00 PMResumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
There will be a competitive evaluation based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to include as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click HERE for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.
Nurses Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
01
Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
- I have read and understand the above statement.
02
License: Do you possess a California Registered Nurse license?
- Yes
- No
03
Certification Requirement: Do you possess a current Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you currently possess a certification in Management of Assaultive Behavior?
- Yes
- No
05
Experience: Do you posses three (3) years of experience within the past five (5) years) as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital?
- Yes
- No
06
Do you have at least one (1 ) year of experience in Behavioral Health?
- Yes
- No
07
Experience: Describe your experience working in a Behavioral Health Unit as a Registered Nurse. Include the name of the employer, dates of employment and title. If you do not possess this experience, indicate "N/A."
08
Education: Indicate the highest level of education you possess in Nursing.
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Other
09
**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
- I understand
10
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
11
Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
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