Clinical Educator - Med Surg

MetroWest Medical Center; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Education opportunities

Health savings accounts

Employee assistance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham seeks a Nursing Educator to lead orientation, ongoing education, and competency validation across nursing staff. The role focuses on implementing education programs aligned with Tenet educational goals and hospital needs.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field, active state licensure, and at least 3 years of acute care nursing experience. The department emphasizes professional development and patient care excellence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Metrowest Medical Center - Consolidated Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. 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, 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.

Qualifications

• 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

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