Staff Educator, Psychiatry

Mass General Brigham•Salem, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Experience in working with inpatient eating disorder populations (pediatric and adults) strongly preferred. Job Summary The Nurse Educator works collaboratively with the nursing leaders to ensure staff have the knowledge and skills needed to provide quality patient care. Responsible for the assessment of education needs and the coordination and implementation of staff development in assigned area. Familiar with American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC’s) format and expectations of professional development and continuing education content creation and delivery. Coordinates/participates in orientation and other organization-wide education activities. Serves as subject matter expert to assist staff as well as provide input into policy and procedure development and maintenance utilizing evidence-based practices. Fosters lifelong learning. Experience in working with inpatient eating disorder populations, as approximately 20 hours of the role will be dedicated to this specialty—serving both a small portion of the pediatric population and the adult units. Additionally, the role encompasses responsibilities such as leading psychiatric orientation classes, AVADE training, and involvement in policy and procedure development, among other educational components.

Requirements

Comprehensive nursing experience in education, professional development, and/or clinical managerial role.
Knowledge of the scope of nursing as designated by the MA Nurse Practice Act.
Demonstrate appropriate independent judgment and decision making based on acquired knowledge, skills and scientific principles.
Demonstrated competency in development of educational programs and application of the principles of adult education.
Knowledge of the application and utilization of audiovisual equipment.
Ability to work autonomously.
Flexible to meet the needs of various clinical teams.
Demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills.
3+ years of related clinical and educational experience.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Current Registered Nurse license in the state of Massachusetts
Current AHA BLS provider certification

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Nursing
Certification in specialty area of practice
comprehensive Knowledge of the MA Department of Mental health licensing and operational standards for Mental health facilities - in patient units
Knowledge of Mental and behavioral health diagnosis across the lifespan
Competency in de-escalation, crisis management and restraint prevention strategies
Experience in working with inpatient eating disorder populations (pediatric and adults)

Responsibilities

Ensure staff have the knowledge and skills needed to provide quality patient care.
Assessment of education needs
Coordination and implementation of staff development in assigned area.
Familiar with American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC’s) format and expectations of professional development and continuing education content creation and delivery.
Coordinates/participates in orientation and other organization-wide education activities.
Serves as subject matter expert to assist staff as well as provide input into policy and procedure development and maintenance utilizing evidence-based practices.
Fosters lifelong learning.
Leading psychiatric orientation classes
AVADE training
Involvement in policy and procedure development