Surgical ICU/CT ICU Unit Nurse Educator

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Burlington, VT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. As Lahey continues to grow, we are seeking experienced and qualified Unit Educator RN for our Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) / Cardiothoracic Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (CT PACU). The SICU is a 24-bed acute intensive care area specializing in the care of patients following major trauma, postoperative multi-system failure and liver or kidney transplants. The experienced and highly skilled nurses in the SICU also provide care to patients following surgery in the CT PACU. The patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:1 or 2:1 throughout all shifts. Using the latest technologies, nursing staff provide care to patients requiring ventilatory support, hemodynamic monitoring, ICP monitoring, CRRT, IABP and BIVADS, in addition to providing support and comfort to the families of these patients. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinically strong cardiac nurse with a passion for education to influence practice, mentor staff, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning in a high-acuity critical care environment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
Current Registered Nurse license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required
Minimum of 3 years of cardiac specialty nursing experience required

Nice To Haves

Additional 1–3 years of training, education, or staff development experience preferred
Demonstrated proficiency with advanced cardiac technologies, including Balloon Pumps, Impellas, and IABPs
Strong knowledge of cardiac critical care nursing and evidence-based practice
Excellent communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and nursing leadership
Passion for education, mentorship, and advancing cardiac nursing practice
Commitment to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

Facilitate unit-based orientation for new Cardiac ICU/CCU nursing staff
Coordinate and maintain annual education requirements, including regulatory, competency, and skills-based training
Provide education related to advanced cardiac therapies and technologies, including IABP and Impella devices
Support competency validation and ongoing clinical skill development
Collaborate with nursing leadership to support quality monitoring, safety, and performance improvement initiatives
Serve as a clinical resource for evidence-based cardiac and critical care practices.
Promote professional growth, clinical excellence, and a culture of continuous learning
Provide flexibility for occasional nights and weekends to meet unit needs