Clinical Education Specialist - ED/Trauma

100 Baystate Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 131,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health seeks a Clinical Education Specialist for Emergency Department/Trauma to lead education initiatives across BH. You will develop competency-based orientation, align policies with guidelines, and teach courses using multiple modalities. The role requires SME-level clinical expertise and collaboration with research and quality teams.

The position involves travel to BH facilities, with full-time hours and a strong focus on evidence-based practice and learner-centered education.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, delivery, and evaluation of education programs for Emergency Department/Trauma units across Baystate Health.
• Serve as subject matter expert and resource for clinical teams within this specialty.
• Develop and maintain competency-based orientation; develop, evaluate, and teach classes.
• Provide expertise in development and maintenance of policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Develop and revise curriculum content based on current guidelines, evidence, and learner feedback.
• Facilitate learner-centered educational sessions using in-person, virtual, and simulation modalities.
• Mentor and support other clinical education team members.
• Travel between Baystate Health facilities; ensure system-wide consistency.

Skills

Education leadership

Curriculum design

Teaching & facilitation

Evidence-based practice

Education program evaluation

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in nursing

BSN or MSN

Nursing Professional Development or Specialty Certification

Advanced degree in health-related field (if BSN)

Tools

Simulation training 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

Office: designated facility/travel between facilities

Schedule

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. Typicaly, 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.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health (BH) is one of New England’s leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England. With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years. With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4 billion, the ever-growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware: Baystate Medical Center in Springfield Baystate Children’s Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center) Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield