Clinical Educator, Per Diem, Central CNE

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Educator/Instructor reports to a designated Professional Development Manager and applies nursing theory and evidence-informed practice to support staff development and the professional growth of nursing staff. The educator builds collaborative relationships across disciplines and departments to promote optimal patient outcomes and a professional practice environment, while supporting a just culture and a culture of safety. The role is accessible to nurses providing direct care and requires knowledge of adult learning principles and a sound clinical nursing knowledge base.

The educator supports central classes, orientation, competency training, and educational offerings in classroom, simulated laboratory, and patient-care settings. The role also includes consultation and collaboration on education and practice issues, direct patient care and clinical support for staff, and participation in quality, research, audit, and regulatory-readiness activities. The position is per diem, onsite, with a rotating shift; hours depend on program and unit needs. Weekends and holidays are required per the contract.

Requirements

• MSN, DNP, or PhD required.
• Current certification required or must 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 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, 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 walking, lifting, pushing, and pulling; the stated lifting limit is 35 lbs.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as required per the 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 classroom, simulated laboratory, or patient-care settings.
• Track and monitor orientation progress for nursing 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 to staff.
• Participate in self-performance appraisal and seek feedback about role performance.
• Provide opportunities and feedback to support staff career development and recognize achievement.
• Facilitate and support peer-to-peer education.
• Provide informal consultation on education and practice issues.
• Participate in committees and task forces as designated by the Professional Development Manager.
• Initiate and maintain effective collaborative relationships and respond to requests for education and training.
• Participate in developing nursing department policies and procedures with designated work teams.
• Provide direct patient care in planned and emergent situations and serve as a role model for expert patient care.
• Use direct patient-care experiences to promote and evaluate staff critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Model clinical decision-making and critical-thinking behaviors in clinical settings.
• Provide direct clinical support for orientation and training and collaborate with nursing staff during emergency clinical situations.
• Maintain and enhance clinical expertise through direct patient 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 or unit quality data and incorporate new information or research findings into program content.

Benefits

• The posting notes competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level