Center for Nursing Excellence, 24-hour Temporary

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Educator/Instructor reports to a designated Professional Development Manager and applies clinical expertise, nursing theory, and evidence-informed practice to support staff development and professional growth. The role 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 educator is accessible to nurses providing direct care and uses adult learning principles and a sound clinical nursing knowledge base.

This temporary position is expected to last three months, with the hospital retaining the option to extend or shorten the assignment based on operational or other needs. It is part-time at 24 hours per week, with a rotating shift. Hours depend on program and unit needs. Work is onsite at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., and weekend and holiday work is required per the contract.

The position supports nursing orientation, training, competency development, education, consultation, direct patient care, and quality and process improvement. The educator works in a variety of patient care environments, where exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials may occur. Work entails walking and lifting; the Department of Nursing follows a NIOSH-recommended maximum lifting limit of 35 pounds and a reasonably comparable standard for pushing and pulling.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Current nursing licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Current certification, or certification attained within two years of hire; certification must be maintained while employed in the position.
• 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 examples such as Baxter pumps, Zoll equipment, and glucometers.
• Experience demonstrating and teaching basic nursing clinical tasks.
• Recent Clinical Nurse Educator experience.
• 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 work weekends and holidays as required by the contract.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including walking, lifting up to the stated 35-pound limit, and reasonably comparable pushing and pulling.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), or PhD.
• 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 development opportunities that help staff precept, teach, and mentor others.
• Deliver 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 using current evidence, scholarly information, and cost-effectiveness strategies.
• Serve as a nursing practice leader, coach, and mentor to staff.
• Participate in self-appraisal and seek feedback on role performance 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, and maintain 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 in planned and emergent situations and model expert care, clinical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Use direct patient care experiences to develop and evaluate staff critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Provide direct clinical support for orientation and training, collaborate with nursing staff in emergency clinical situations, and maintain clinical expertise through methods such as direct care, conferences, and 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 or research findings to develop and revise program content.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level