Nursing Professional Development - ICU

Trinity Health • Hartford, CT

1d • $83,304 - $133,328

About The Position

At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Nurse Senior – Educator, also known as the Nursing Professional Development Specialist, advances nursing excellence through evidence-based education and professional development. The role empowers nurses to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care by fostering lifelong learning and supporting clinical competency across Critical Care service lines, primarily the Intensive Care Unit (MSICU), Intermediate Care Unit (IMC), and Critical Care and Trauma patient populations.

The position designs, implements, and evaluates educational programs; collaborates with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to assess learning needs and address practice gaps; leads competency validation and simulation-based learning; and serves as a mentor, educator, and clinical resource. It supports evidence-based practice, quality improvement initiatives, and adherence to critical care, trauma, and ECMO program standards.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week salaried position. The stated salary range is $83,304 to $133,328, with pay based on experience, skills, and education. Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center is a 617-bed teaching hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center in Connecticut, and a member of Trinity Health of New England and Trinity Health.

Requirements

• Hold a current and valid Connecticut RN license.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Have a minimum of 3 years of recent clinical experience in Intensive Care/Critical Care nursing, including an Intensive Care Unit, Medical or Surgical Intensive Care, Trauma Intensive Care, or other high-acuity Intermediate Care Unit setting.
• An MSN is strongly preferred and described as near-required. BSN candidates will only be considered if actively pursuing an MSN or higher degree.

Nice To Haves

• Complete an MSN within six months of hire; the posting states this will be required.
• Experience in staff education or professional development (strong preference; nearly required).
• Current BLS certification and advanced specialty certifications such as ACLS.
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver educational programs for nursing staff.
• Experience designing and facilitating simulation-based education for critical care and emergency response scenarios.
• Familiarity with ECMO program standards, competency requirements, and best practices.
• Experience supporting Trauma Center standards, performance improvement activities, or trauma-focused education.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs that promote clinical competency, orientation, continuing education, and specialty certification readiness across Critical Care service lines.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to assess learning needs, address practice gaps, and develop strategies that support excellence in patient care.
• Lead competency validation and simulation-based learning for high-acuity clinical situations, including critical care, trauma, resuscitation, and emergency response scenarios.
• Serve as a mentor, educator, and clinical resource.
• Advance evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support adherence to critical care, trauma, and ECMO program standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage beginning Day 1.
• Retirement savings program with employer match beginning Day 1.
• Time off, which may include paid time off, vacation, sick time, and holidays, beginning Day 1.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Basic and supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
• Well-being initiative.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities within Trinity Health.

What This Job Offers

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