Clinical Educator, Per Diem, Central CNE
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. The role establishes collaborative relationships across disciplines and departments to promote optimal patient outcomes and a professional practice environment, while promoting a just culture and culture of safety. The educator must be accessible to nurses providing direct care and have competency in adult learning principles and a sound clinical nursing knowledge base. The position supports central classes and orientation, assesses learning needs, facilitates staff development and peer education, tracks orientation progress, supports competency training, and evaluates educational offerings. It also provides consultation, participates in committees and policy development, and provides direct patient care and clinical support for orientation and training. The educator contributes to quality and process improvement, regulatory preparation, audits, and the development and revision of educational programs using quality data and research findings. This is a per-diem, onsite position at 1620 Tremont Street with a rotating shift. Hours depend on program and unit needs; weekends and holidays are required per the contract. Work occurs in varied patient-care environments and may involve exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, chemotherapeutic agents, radioisotopes, and radiation. The work entails walking and lifting; the stated maximum lifting limit is 35 pounds, with a comparable standard for pushing and pulling.
Requirements
- MSN, DNP, or PhD required.
- Current certification required, or must be attained within two years of hire; certification must be maintained while employed.
- 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, including Baxter pumps, Zoll equipment, 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 leading training and education programs.
- Ability to motivate self and others, be self-directed, work independently at times, 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.
- Availability to work weekends and holidays as required per contract.
Nice To Haves
- Recent Clinical Nurse Educator experience preferred.
- EPIC training preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership skills preferred.
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.
- 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.
- Evaluate educational offerings using current evidence, scholarly information, and cost-effectiveness strategies.
- Serve as a nursing practice leader, coach, and mentor; seek feedback and participate in self-appraisal.
- Support staff career development and provide formal and informal professional-development feedback.
- Facilitate and support peer-to-peer education.
- Provide informal consultation on education and practice issues and respond to requests for education and training.
- Participate in designated committees and task forces and help develop nursing department policies and procedures.
- Initiate and maintain effective collaborative relationships.
- Provide direct patient care, including in planned and emergent situations, and model expert care, clinical decision-making, and critical thinking.
- Use direct-care experiences to promote and evaluate staff critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
- Provide direct clinical support for orientation and training and collaborate with nursing staff during emergency clinical situations.
- Maintain and enhance clinical expertise through patient care, professional conferences, and participation in divisional journal clubs.
- Participate in designated quality and process improvement initiatives and Collaborative Care Reviews.
- Support education of 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 incorporate new information and research findings into program content.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
- Recognition programs.
- Comprehensive benefits; specific benefits are not itemized in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
