Clinical Educator, Per Diem, Central CNE

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

10d•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 support the professional growth and development of nursing staff, and builds collaborative relationships across disciplines and departments to promote optimal patient outcomes and a professional practice environment. The role promotes a just culture and a culture of safety and is accessible to nurses providing direct care. It requires competency in adult learning principles and a sound clinical nursing knowledge base. The Clinical Educator supports orientation, training, competency development, and continuing professional development; provides consultation and collaborates on education and practice issues; and delivers direct patient care and clinical support in planned and emergent situations. The educator also contributes to quality and process improvement, regulatory preparation, audits, and the development and evaluation of education programs using current evidence and research. The role is per diem, onsite at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, and has a rotating shift. Hours depend on program and unit needs. Weekend and holiday work is required per the contract. Work takes place in varied patient-care environments, with possible exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials. The work entails walking and lifting; the department uses a NIOSH-recommended maximum lifting limit of 35 pounds and a comparable standard for pushing and pulling.

Requirements

MSN, DNP, or PhD required.
Current certification required or to be attained within two years of hire; certification must be 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.
Current knowledge of clinical equipment, including Baxter pumps, Zoll devices, and glucometers.
Experience demonstrating and teaching basic nursing clinical tasks.
Expertise in evidence-based practice, writing, research, and practice development.
Expert critical-thinking skills and expertise in leading training and education programs.
Ability to motivate self and others, change attitudes when necessary, work independently, initiate 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.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing, walking, lifting, carrying, balancing, reaching, and handling, as well as occasional pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist with central classes and orientation activities.
Participate in educational needs assessments and identify learning needs of patients and staff.
Facilitate developmental experiences that help staff precept, teach, and mentor others.
Facilitate educational offerings on new initiatives, products, equipment, technology, policies, procedures, and regulations in classrooms, simulated laboratory settings, or patient-care areas.
Track and monitor orientation progress for nursing hires.
Support competency training and annual HealthStream completion.
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 to staff.
Participate in ongoing self-performance appraisal and seek feedback from nurse leaders, peers, and others.
Provide opportunities for staff to develop career goals, recognize their achievements, and receive ongoing professional-development feedback.
Facilitate and support peer-to-peer education.
Provide informal consultation on education and practice issues; respond to education and training requests.
Participate in committees and task forces as designated by the Professional Development Manager.
Initiate and maintain effective collaborative relationships and participate in developing nursing department policies and procedures with designated work teams.
Provide direct patient care in collaboratively planned and emergent situations, serving as a role model for expert care.
Use direct-care experiences to promote, facilitate, and evaluate staff critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving.
Model clinical decision-making and critical-thinking behaviors in clinical settings and provide direct clinical support for orientation and training.
Collaborate with nursing staff to manage emergency clinical situations.
Serve as a clinical expert in patient-care areas and maintain and enhance competency through methods including direct care, professional conferences, and 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 needs identified through divisional and unit quality data, using new information and research findings to develop and revise program content.