Clinical Educator Emergency Department FT Days

Tenet Healthcare; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Massachusetts seeks a Nursing Educator to enhance the educational programming for nursing staff. The role involves collaboration with nursing leadership to ensure compliance with standards while executing comprehensive education programs. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in nursing and 3+ years of nursing experience in acute care. The Educator will provide mentorship and ensure ongoing professional development while adhering to Tenet’s educational goals and regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• 3 years of nursing experience in an acute care setting is required.
• Must have current state licenses and certifications.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Implements comprehensive education programs for nursing staff.
• Provides leadership and mentorship to nursing colleagues.
• Evaluates nursing education activities and adherence to standards.

Skills

Nursing experience

Educational program implementation

Mentorship and coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related specialty

Tools

Learning technologies

Job description

Onboarding Process

Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.

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

Supports the educational needs for assigned units/clinics including classroom, clinical experiences, and learning technologies. Implements Tenet comprehensive education programs to meet the orientation and ongoing competency needs and professional development needs of the nursing staff, with specific focus for his/her units/clinics, which supports the Tenet model of professional nursing practice. Ensures all program/course revisions meet the Department of Nursing and regulatory expectations and standards. Adheres to national education practice standards and stays abreast of current research into nursing education practice. Programs are executed and revised based on adult learning principles, organizational, and learning theory consistent with Tenet endorsed philosophy and direction. Provides consultation to enhance continuing education, professional development opportunities and mentorship opportunities; delivers/coordinates other educational programs as directed (e.g., Grand Rounds, in‑services, continuing education, job‑specific and specialty curricula) to support competence and professional growth of Tenet nursing staff. Provides leadership to preceptors and serves as a role model through educational programs and ongoing coaching and mentoring. Serves as a facilitator to nurse residents and actively mentors and supports their growth in the profession and clinical practice. Participates in continuing education provider unit learning. Evaluates nursing education activities, which qualify for continuing education credit. Participates in activities to keep abreast of the changes to market/facility policies/procedures of the provider unit, and the expectations of the educator role. Assists in development of clinical policies and procedures as requested. Provides guidance, resources, and knowledge for professional growth of others. Mentors colleagues, other nurses, students, and others as appropriate. Participates in quality performance improvement activities. Performs other duties as assigned/required. Covers all Hospital Services.

Qualifications

• Education
  Required: Bachelor's degree in nursing, nursing education, or related specialty
• Experience
  Required: 3 years of nursing experience in an acute care setting
• Certifications
  Required: Current state licenses and certifications

Vaccination Policy

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.