Clinical Educator Nights

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Burlington, VT

4d•$73,476 - $189,390

About The Position

The Clinical Educator practices under the general supervision of the Director for the Center for Clinical and Professional Development, following the Lahey Clinic Professional Practice Model, the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act, ANA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, and Lahey Clinic’s core values. The educator promotes excellence in nursing practice by providing expert patient care and serving as a clinical and educational resource to nursing staff. The nurse-patient/family relationship, continuity of care, and accountability are central to individualized, high-quality patient care. The role facilitates coordination of care across the continuum and demonstrates safe practice in clinical judgment and decision making, nurse-patient/family relationships, clinical leadership, and clinical scholarship. The Clinical Educator provides direct and indirect patient care in collaboration with other health care team members, maintains current technical-procedure knowledge relevant to the nursing specialty, complies with regulatory and accreditation standards, and maintains Massachusetts RN licensure. The educator supports nursing practice and staff development through clinical guidance, education, unit-based standards and protocols, orientation, competency evaluation, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and participation in committees and research. The position is listed as 36 hours, nights.

Requirements

Current license to practice professional nursing from the Massachusetts Board of Registration.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Knowledge of nursing theory and practice acquired through a Board of Registration-approved nursing education program in the United States or CGFNS certification establishing eligibility for RN licensure.
Five years of current, relevant nursing experience.
An additional 1–3 years of training and education experience.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Nursing or an equivalent advanced degree in a health-related field is preferred.
Training and education experience preferably in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, individualized nursing care, conduct patient and family assessments, evaluate care, adapt plans in response to outcomes, and communicate the plan of care.
Collaborate with staff nurses on assessment, planning, interventions, evaluation, and documentation of nursing care.
Conduct routine rounds to observe care and guide staff, particularly with complex or difficult patient problems.
Provide staff with resources and information to improve patient outcomes and develop nursing skills.
Collaborate with nurses on patient teaching and discharge planning.
Work with nursing leadership and staff nurses to plan, implement, and evaluate changes in unit practice.
Develop unit-based standards of practice and protocols, and educate nurses about them.
Coordinate and implement education on new or revised policies, procedures, products, and equipment.
Participate in hospital and nursing committees and develop and monitor unit continuous-improvement initiatives.
Maintain unit educational files, bulletin boards, and literary resources.
Provide expert nursing care and act as a clinical resource, guiding staff in their direct-care roles and identifying clinical learning opportunities.
Help staff incorporate evidence-based knowledge into daily nursing practice.
Establish professional relationships with patients and families; explain roles, elicit concerns, respect cultural and religious values, protect confidentiality and patient rights, and communicate in an age-appropriate manner.
Teach patients and families about illness, treatment, self-care, prevention, wellness, and changes to the plan of care.
Assist newly licensed nurses in transitioning to the RN role and Lahey Clinic; support nursing’s professional image and participate in RN recruitment and retention.
Serve as a professional role model and demonstrate patient-safety commitment, responsiveness to change, and adherence to practice guidelines and workplace policies.
Coordinate and delegate work appropriately, support personnel, collaborate with other health care providers, communicate patient needs across shifts and disciplines, and support peers.
Uphold quality nursing care by identifying variances, participating in continuous improvement, and pursuing continuing education.
Champion evidence-based practice, incorporate research-based knowledge, and participate in nursing research projects.
Develop professionally through learning, goal setting, certification efforts, professional organizations, and Shared Governance or other committees.
Develop and deliver staff education in collaboration with unit leadership, including programs based on annual learning-needs assessments and hospital-wide education.
Develop orientation schedules and programs for new staff; review research for relevance to unit practice; evaluate, counsel, and document staff competency and performance; and work with the Assistant Nurse Manager to support attendance at educational offerings.
Serve as a resource for students from affiliated nursing and allied health schools and support staff serving as student preceptors.
Follow Lahey Clinic guiding principles, policies, behavioral expectations, customer-service standards, and competency expectations; participate in quality-improvement activities and complete mandatory education.
Maintain current knowledge and skill in technical procedures, comply with regulatory and accreditation standards, and maintain Massachusetts RN licensure.