Clinical Educator - Critical Care

Tenet Healthcare; Framingham, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Career development

HSA/FSAs

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Long-term care

Elder/Child care

Auto/Home insurance

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare's Metrowest Medical Center - Consolidated seeks a Nursing Educator to partner with nursing leadership to assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs across departments. This role will drive orientation, continuing education, and in-services to ensure staff competence and high-quality patient care.

The educator collaborates with facility leadership, mentors preceptors and residents, and aligns education with Tenet educational goals and regulatory standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, nursing education, or related specialty
• 3 years of nursing experience in a critical care setting
• Current state licenses and certifications

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage nursing education programs to support orientation, ongoing competency, and professional development needs of nursing staff, aligned with the Tenet professional nursing practice model.
• Support educational needs across assigned units and clinics through classroom instruction, clinical experiences, and learning technologies.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and support to preceptors, nurse residents, nurses, and other healthcare staff to promote professional growth and clinical excellence.
• Develop, coordinate, and evaluate educational programs such as continuing education, in-services, specialty curricula, and professional development activities to ensure staff competence and compliance.
• Ensure educational programs, policies, and procedures meet regulatory and professional standards, incorporating current nursing education research, adult learning principles, and quality improvement practices.
• Performs related duties as required

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, nursing education, or related specialty

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Metrowest Medical Center - Consolidated hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Metrowest Medical Center - Consolidated, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Under the guidance of the Market Education Director, the Nursing Educator collaborates with facility/market nursing leadership and staff across departments to assess, plan, develop, implement, facilitate, evaluate, and revise educational programming for all levels of nursing personnel and non-nursing personnel as indicated or requested. The educator acts as a key resource in the orientation and continuing education of nursing staff at Tenet Healthcare. The Nursing Educator implements a comprehensive education program for his/her assigned units while following and contributing to Tenet educational goals and vision. Educational programs typically include, but are not limited to, orientation, continuing education, and in-services. Other services may include, but are not limited to, process, performance and service-delivery consultation, and contributions to the organization through councils, committees, and workgroups.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage nursing education programs to support orientation, ongoing competency, and professional development needs of nursing staff, aligned with the Tenet professional nursing practice model.
• Support educational needs across assigned units and clinics through classroom instruction, clinical experiences, and learning technologies.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and support to preceptors, nurse residents, nurses, and other healthcare staff to promote professional growth and clinical excellence.
• Develop, coordinate, and evaluate educational programs such as continuing education, in-services, specialty curricula, and professional development activities to ensure staff competence and compliance.
• Ensure educational programs, policies, and procedures meet regulatory and professional standards, incorporating current nursing education research, adult learning principles, and quality improvement practices.
• Performs related duties as required

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing, nursing education, or related specialty
  • Experience: 3 years of nursing experience in a critical care setting
  • Licensure/Certification: Current state licenses and certifications

Organization Description

MetroWest Medical Center has been serving the community since we opened as the first public medical facility in Framingham in 1893. MetroWest Medical Center is comprised of Framingham Union Hospital and Leonard Morse Hospital, a unique behavioral health specialty center located in Natick dedicated to the mental health of our community. At Framingham Union Hospital, youll find comprehensive health care services for the entire family including 24-hour emergency care, advanced cardiac care, high-tech cancer treatments and advanced maternity care including our Special Care Level IIB nursery and high-risk pregnancy care. MetroWest Medical Center was recognized by the Joint Commission with a Gold Seal of Approval, a symbol of quality that reflects our commitment to meeting performance standards and providing safe and effective patient care. Our skilled cardiac team was recognized as one of Healthgrades Americas 100 best hospitals for Coronary Intervention and ranked among the top 5% in the nation for coronary interventional procedures in 2023. At MetroWest Medical Center, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team dedicated to improving the health of our community. Join us!

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