Clinical Educator of Surgical Services (Full Time)

North Country Healthcare•Lancaster, NH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Surgical Services Clinical Educator serves as a professional practice leader, resource, and mentor within North Country Healthcare. This position supports the ongoing clinical development of staff across the healthcare system's three surgical services departments at Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital (UCVH), Weeks Medical Center (WMC), and Androscoggin Valley Hospital (AVH), as well as the Women's Services Department at AVH. The Clinical Educator develops, implements, and evaluates educational programs and competency assessments for surgical services to advance clinical excellence, support evidence-based practice, maintain regulatory compliance, and promote continuous quality improvement. The Surgical Services Clinical Educator will work closely with the NCH Director of Surgical Services, the Surgery Chiefs and Anesthesiology, as well as the Director of Nursing Practice to develop an annual curriculum. This role will be hybrid; part-time in education and part-time working in surgical services.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)
Current RN license (State of New Hampshire)
Association accredited course in Basic Life Support (BLS) (for clinical staff), or Heartsaver CPR AED (for nonclinical staff), and renewal on a regular basis, with up to a three-month grace period after the expiration date.
Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across diverse teams
Proficiency in learning management systems and educational technology
Strong computer skills, including the ability to navigate electronic medical records
Commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth
Flexibility to adjust schedule based on educational and clinical needs, including shift work
Experience in multi-site health systems
Minimum of 3 years of recent clinical experience in surgical services
Demonstrated teaching, precepting, or leadership experience

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Nursing Preferred.
Certification as Nurse Educator (CNE) or specialty certification (e.g., CEN, CCRN, CNOR, CMSRN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate, and deliver orientation, continuing education, and competency programs for Surgical Services Departments.
Evaluate educational needs through observation, performance data, and collaboration with leaders and staff.
Create evidence-based learning materials, simulation experiences, and skill validations to improve clinical performance, standardize care processes, and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs through metrics such as staff competency completion, quality indicators, and patient outcomes.
Support system-wide initiatives to promote quality, patient safety, and best practices.
Maintain accurate education and competency documentation in compliance with CMS and other regulatory requirements.
Maintain clinical expertise through regular participation in patient care within the Inpatient Departments.
Serve as a role model in demonstrating safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Collaborate with managers and interdisciplinary teams to identify learning opportunities and improve clinical outcomes.
Partner with clinical leadership to align education with strategic goals, accreditation standards, and professional practice models.
Participate in shared governance, quality improvement, and system-wide education committees.
Facilitate new technology, equipment, and policy rollouts with appropriate training and evaluation.
Collaborate with the Women's Services manager and team to assist with all educational needs.
Provide on-site education and clinical support across all healthcare system facilities
Schedule and prioritize site visits to meet department and system needs.
Performs additional duties as assigned.
Adheres to facility Values, Service Excellence and Standards of Excellence