Clinical Education Specialist - ED/Trauma

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Clinical Education Specialist for Emergency Department/Trauma to lead education initiatives across BH. You will develop competency-based orientation, serve as SME, and align education with system goals.

Travel between BH facilities is required; you will use diverse teaching modalities including simulation, in-person and online sessions, and mentor the clinical education team to advance evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN license to practice.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in the specialty.
• Experience in education, staff development, or clinical instruction.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and instructional design.
• Professional Certification in Nursing Professional Development or Specialty within 1 year of hire.
• Master’s degree in nursing (BSN or MSN).

Responsibilities

• Lead design, delivery, and evaluation of Education programs for Emergency Department/Trauma across BH.
• Serve as SME and resource for clinical teams in this specialty.
• Develop and maintain competency-based orientation and teach classes.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Curriculum development and teaching with current guidelines and learner feedback.
• Facilitate learner-centered sessions in-person, virtually, and via simulation.
• Mentor and support other clinical education team members.
• Ensure education is standardized and scalable across BH facilities.

Skills

RN license MA

Clinical experience

Education / staff development

Adult learning principles

Instructional design

Simulation experience

LMS platforms familiarity

Education

Master's degree in nursing (BSN/MSN)

Nursing Professional Development or Specialty Certification within 1 year

Tools

LMS platforms

Job description

Summary

Under the direction of the Director Clinical Education, the Clinical Education Specialist for Emergency Department/Trauma is responsible for leading education initiatives within this designated clinical specialty across Baystate Health (BH). This role develops and coordinates competency-based orientation and education for the Emergency Department/Trauma. The Clinical Educator is a subject matter expert in this specialty, using research and evidence-based practice. This role requires travel between facilities.

Responsibilities

• BH Specialty Education Leadership
• Lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of education programs for Emergency Department/Trauma units across Baystate Health.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for clinical teams within this specialty.
• Develops and maintains competency-based orientation and develops, evaluates, and teaches classes.
• Provide expertise in development and maintenance of policies/procedures, and guidelines.
• Curriculum Development & Teaching
• Develop and revise curriculum content based on current clinical guidelines, EBP literature, Nursing Sensitive Indicators, and learner feedback.
• Facilitate engaging and learner-centered educational sessions using a variety of modalities (e.g., in-person, virtual, simulation).
• Mentorship & Team Support
• Support other clinical education team members within the department.
• Visible in specialty areas ensuring regular rounding within each facility.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.
• Evidence-Based Practice Integration
• Promote the use of EBP in clinical education and practice.
• Collaborate with research and quality teams to align education with system goals and outcomes.
• System-Wide Coordination
• Ensure educational programs within their specialty are standardized and scalable across BH entities. Assess and respond to learner needs across diverse clinical settings.
• Each person in this role will be strategically assigned across the system to provide consistent support and ensure alignment. The position requires travel to all Baystate Health (BH) facilities.
• Office: designated facility/travel between facilities

SCHEDULE:

• Full-Time 40 hours per week
• Monday -Friday (flexibility based on the needs of the facility)
• This role requires travel between facilities.

Skills/Competencies

• Clinical expertise in assigned specialty area
• Strong curriculum design and evaluation skills
• Proficiency in teaching and facilitation techniques
• Ability to integrate EBP into education and practice
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Commitment to learner-centered education and continuous improvement

Required Experience

• RN License to practice in Massachusetts
• 5 years of clinical experience in the specialty area
• Experience in education, staff development, or clinical instruction
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and instructional design
• Professional Certification Required: Nursing Professional Development or Specialty Certification- required within 1 year of hire
• Master’s degree - A degree in nursing (BSN or MSN). MSN or master’s degree in health-related field if BSN.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with simulation, LMS platforms, and virtual education tools
• Background in quality improvement or clinical research
• Preferred: EdD, DNP, PhD

Education:

Masters Degree (Required)

Certifications:

Certification in Nursing Professional Development or Specialty certification within 1 year of hire - Magnet, Registered Nurse - State of Massachusetts

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$130,977.00 - $150,550.00 - $178,048.00

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.