Clinical Educator - Med Surg

Tenet Healthcare; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a Nursing Educator to collaborate with facility leadership to assess, plan, develop, implement, facilitate, evaluate, and revise educational programming for nursing and non-nursing staff. The educator will guide orientation, continuing education, and in-services while aligning with Tenet's education goals and vision.

The role focuses on implementing and managing education programs, coaching preceptors, and leading clinical quality and safety initiatives to promote

Qualifications

• 3 years of nursing experience in an acute care setting.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or nursing education or related specialty.
• Current state licenses and certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programming for all levels of nursing and non-nursing staff.
• Lead orientation, continuing education, and in-services for nursing staff.
• Coordinate clinical education programs such as in-services, specialty training, and competency curricula.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and educational quality standards for all programs.
• Support clinical quality and safety initiatives across assigned service lines.

Skills

3 years nursing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

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.

Implement and manage nursing education programs to support orientation, competency validation, and ongoing professional development for nursing staff, aligned with Tenet's professional nursing practice model.

Provide educational leadership and mentorship by coaching preceptors, supporting nurse residents, and serving as a role model to promote clinical excellence and professional growth.

Develop, deliver, and coordinate clinical education programs such as in-services, continuing education, specialty training, and competency-based curricula to enhance staff knowledge and performance.

Ensure regulatory compliance and educational quality standards by keeping educational programs current, revising courses as needed, and adhering to nursing education standards and regulatory requirements.

Lead and support key clinical quality and safety initiatives, including programs such as BLS certification, Accucheck, Fall Prevention, and other performance improvement activities across assigned service lines.

Required:

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