RQ4083210 Clinical Educator, Per Diem, Central CNE

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

11d•$48 - $128•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Educator/Instructor reports to a designated Professional Development Manager and demonstrates clinical expertise by incorporating nursing theory and evidence-informed practice. The educator participates in staff development programs that contribute to the professional growth and development of nursing staff. The role establishes and maintains collaborative relationships across disciplines and departments to promote optimal patient outcomes and a professional practice environment. It promotes a just culture and a culture of safety, remains accessible to nurses providing direct care, and requires competency in adult learning principles and a sound clinical nursing knowledge base. The position supports orientation, training, competency development, and professional development; provides consultation and collaborates with staff and designated teams; delivers direct patient care and clinical support; and contributes to quality improvement, research-informed education, and regulatory preparation. Work takes place in a variety of patient care environments, with possible exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials. The work entails walking and lifting. The Department of Nursing follows a NIOSH-recommended maximum lifting limit of 35 pounds, with a comparable standard for pushing and pulling.

Requirements

MSN, DNP, or PhD required.
Current certification required, or certification must be attained within two years of hire and maintained while employed in the position.
Current nursing licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
At least two years of clinical experience as a clinical nurse, with demonstrated evidence of leadership progression.
Demonstrated competent nursing practice in a clinical area or specialty.
Competency in adult learning principles and a sound clinical nursing knowledge base.
Teaching and/or preceptor experience required.
Current knowledge of clinical equipment, such as Baxter pumps, Zoll equipment, and glucometers, required.
Experience demonstrating and teaching basic nursing clinical tasks required.
Expertise in evidence-based practice, writing, research, and practice development.
Expert critical-thinking skills and expertise leading training and education programs.
Ability to motivate self and others, change attitudes when necessary, work independently at times, initiate new ideas, and support rapid change.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to collaborate effectively with the BWH professional community.
Proficiency in EPIC and Microsoft Office.
Able to meet the physical requirements of the position, including walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and other listed activities.

Nice To Haves

Recent Clinical Nurse Educator experience.
EPIC training.
Demonstrated leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Assist with central classes and orientation activities as needed.
Participate in educational needs assessments and identify learning needs of patients and staff.
Facilitate developmental experiences that prepare staff to precept, teach, and mentor others.
Deliver educational offerings on new initiatives, products, equipment, technology, policies, procedures, and regulations in classrooms, simulated laboratories, or patient care areas.
Track and monitor orientation progress for nursing department hires.
Support competency training and annual HealthStream completion by staff.
Evaluate educational offerings on an ongoing basis using current evidence, scholarly information, and cost-effectiveness strategies.
Serve as a nursing practice leader, coach, and mentor; provide formal and informal feedback and support staff career development.
Participate in self-performance appraisal and seek feedback on role performance.
Facilitate and support peer-to-peer education.
Provide informal consultation on education and practice issues, respond to education and training requests, and maintain effective collaborative relationships.
Participate in committees and task forces as designated by the Professional Development Manager.
Participate in developing nursing department policies and procedures with designated work teams.
Provide direct patient care, serve as a role model for expert care, and support orientation and training through direct clinical practice.
Use direct care experiences to promote and evaluate staff critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills; model these skills in clinical settings.
Collaborate with nursing staff to manage emergency clinical situations and serve as a clinical expert in patient care areas.
Maintain and enhance clinical competency through direct care, professional conferences, and participation in divisional journal clubs.
Participate in quality and process improvement initiatives and Collaborative Care Reviews as designated by the Professional Development Manager.
Support education on new initiatives, regulatory preparation, and required learning.
Implement audit plans as directed by the Professional Development Manager.
Develop programs responsive to divisional or unit quality data and use new information and research findings to develop and revise program content.