Clinical Education Specialist - ED/Trauma

Baystate Health•Springfield, MA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Clinical Education, the Clinical Education Specialist for Emergency Department/Trauma leads education initiatives in this specialty across Baystate Health. The role develops and coordinates competency-based orientation and education, serves as a specialty subject matter expert using research and evidence-based practice, and requires travel among Baystate Health facilities. The designated office is at a facility, with travel between facilities. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with flexibility based on facility needs. The specialist leads the design, delivery, and evaluation of education programs; develops, evaluates, and teaches classes; and contributes expertise to policies, procedures, and guidelines. The role creates and revises curriculum using current clinical guidelines, evidence-based practice literature, Nursing Sensitive Indicators, and learner feedback. Teaching may be delivered in person, virtually, or through simulation. The specialist supports clinical education colleagues, rounds regularly in specialty areas, and fosters a collaborative and inclusive learning environment. The role promotes evidence-based practice, works with research and quality teams to align education with system goals and outcomes, and ensures specialty education is standardized and scalable across Baystate Health entities. The position is strategically assigned across the system to provide consistent support and alignment.

Requirements

Massachusetts RN license to practice.
Five years of clinical experience in the specialty area.
Experience in education, staff development, or clinical instruction.
Familiarity with adult learning principles and instructional design.
Clinical expertise in the assigned specialty area.
Strong curriculum design and evaluation skills.
Proficiency in teaching and facilitation techniques.
Ability to integrate evidence-based practice into education and practice.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Commitment to learner-centered education and continuous improvement.
Master's degree in nursing (BSN or MSN); if the candidate has a BSN, an MSN or a master's degree in a health-related field is required.
Nursing Professional Development certification or specialty certification, required within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience with simulation, learning management system platforms, and virtual education tools.
Background in quality improvement or clinical research.
EdD, DNP, or PhD.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of Emergency Department/Trauma education programs across Baystate Health.
Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for clinical teams in the specialty.
Develop and maintain competency-based orientation; develop, evaluate, and teach classes.
Provide expertise in developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Develop and revise curriculum based on current clinical guidelines, evidence-based practice literature, Nursing Sensitive Indicators, and learner feedback.
Facilitate engaging, learner-centered educational sessions using in-person, virtual, and simulation modalities.
Support other clinical education team members.
Round regularly in specialty areas at each facility.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.
Promote evidence-based practice in clinical education and practice.
Collaborate with research and quality teams to align education with system goals and outcomes.
Standardize and scale specialty education programs across Baystate Health entities.
Assess and respond to learner needs across diverse clinical settings.
Travel to Baystate Health facilities to provide consistent specialty support and alignment.