Center for Nursing Excellence, 24-hour Temporary

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

6d•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 educator builds collaborative relationships across disciplines and departments to promote optimal patient outcomes and a professional practice environment, while supporting a just culture and culture of safety. The role requires knowledge of adult learning principles and a strong clinical nursing foundation. This temporary position is expected to last three months, with the hospital retaining the option to extend or shorten it based on operational or other needs. The role is part time at 24 hours per week, with a rotating shift; hours depend on program and unit needs. The position is onsite at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., and weekend and holiday work is required per the contract. The educator contributes to orientation, training, competency development, consultation, direct patient care, quality improvement, and research-informed education. Work takes place in varied patient care environments, with potential exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials, including chemotherapeutic agents, radioisotopes, and radiation. The work involves walking and lifting, pushing, and pulling; the stated lifting limit is 35 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
Current nursing licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.
Current certification required, or certification must be attained within two years of hire and 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 required.
Current knowledge of clinical equipment, including Baxter pumps, Zoll, and glucometers, required.
Experience demonstrating and teaching basic nursing clinical tasks required.
Recent Clinical Nurse Educator experience required.
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, adapt attitudes when necessary, work independently, initiate ideas, support rapid change, manage time effectively, and collaborate with the BWH professional community.
Proficiency in EPIC and Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

MSN, DNP, or PhD preferred.
EPIC training preferred.
Demonstrated leadership skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with central classes and orientation activities as needed.
Participate in educational needs assessments and identify learning needs of patients and staff.
Facilitate developmental opportunities for staff to 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 hires.
Support competency training and annual HealthStream completion by staff.
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 ongoing self-performance appraisal and seek feedback about role performance.
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.
Participate in committees and task forces as designated by the Professional Development Manager.
Build and maintain 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 collaboratively planned and emergent situations and model expert care.
Use direct patient care experiences to promote, facilitate, and evaluate staff critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving.
Provide direct clinical support for orientation and training, and collaborate with nursing staff in emergency clinical situations.
Maintain and enhance clinical expertise through direct care, professional conferences, and participation in divisional journal clubs.
Participate in quality and process-improvement initiatives and Collaborative Care Reviews as designated by the Professional Development Manager.
Support education of 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.
Use new information and research findings to develop and revise program content.