Clinical Educator - Surgical Services - Operating Room

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 81,640 - 210,434; Full time

Job summary

New England Baptist Hospital is seeking an OR Clinical Educator to champion professional development, clinical excellence, and safety in our perioperative teams. You will design competency-based programs, mentor nurses at all career stages, and collaborate across disciplines to advance evidence-based practice.

This role partners with OR managers and the education team to lead orientation, product roll-outs, and research integration, ensuring high-quality patient care and a culture of continuous

Qualifications

• RN license in MA required.
• BLS and ACLS required; BLS Instructor preferred.
• CNOR, ONC, ANPD certifications preferred.
• Clinical nursing experience 5+ years, OR/perioperative setting preferred.
• Prior Clinical Educator or instructional role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and evaluate educational programs and competency-based modules for the perioperative environment.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify learning gaps and develop plans to enhance critical thinking and technical skills in the OR.
• Lead unit orientation, product roll-outs, and emergency preparedness training; mentor staff on the floor.
• Support integration of clinical research into daily practice and incorporate evidence-based findings into curricula.
• Collaborate with OR managers and education teams to advance hospital-wide initiatives and safe patient care policies.

Skills

RN license

BLS

ACLS

CNOR/ONC/ANPD

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Clinical Nurse Educator - Operating Room (OR)

New England Baptist Hospital

Role Overview

We are seeking an inspiring and collaborative OR Clinical Educator to champion professional development, clinical excellence, and safety in our highly specialized Operating Rooms. In this role, you will be the driving force behind the continuous growth of our surgical nursing team, ensuring our clinicians deliver the world‑class orthopedic surgical care New England Baptist Hospital is known for. By blending advanced clinical expertise with adult learning principles, you will design competency‑based programs, mentor nurses at all career stages, and collaborate across disciplines to integrate evidence‑based practices. If you are a natural leader with a passion for surgical nursing education, we invite you to help shape the future of our OR team.

Essential Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and evaluate comprehensive educational programs, competency‑based modules, and real‑time clinical training tailored to the perioperative environment.
• Conduct proactive needs assessments using strategic tools to identify learning gaps, and develop educational plans to ensure staff demonstrate exceptional critical thinking and technical skills in the OR.
• Lead unit orientation, product roll‑outs, and emergency preparedness training. Act as an accessible mentor on the floor, modeling leadership behavior and fostering a supportive culture of continuous learning.
• Support the integration of clinical research into daily practice, contributing to nursing research and incorporating the latest evidence‑based findings into program development.
• Work seamlessly with OR managers, the central education team, and educators across disciplines to support hospital‑wide initiatives and promote a positive, cohesive working environment.
• Partner with the Quality and Patient Safety teams to advance regulatory initiatives (including Joint Commission standards) and collaborate on the development and implementation of patient care policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Engage and lead in councils, committees, and task forces aimed at enhancing patient safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes. Chair or co‑chair committees as appropriate.
• Provide educational opportunities that benefit nurses at all stages of career development while ensuring staff demonstrate sound critical‑thinking skills in ongoing practice.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, maintain open and effective communication, resolve issues, and promote a positive work environment.
• Serve as a role model to promote excellence and safety, mentoring and modeling leadership behavior in the professional practice setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required; BLS Instructor preferred.
• Specialty certifications preferred: CNOR, ONC, ANPD.
• Clinical nursing experience of 5+ years preferred, ideally in an OR/perioperative setting.
• Prior Clinical Educator or instructional role experience preferred.

Pay Range

$81,640.00 USD - $210,433.60 USD for this position. Actual compensation is determined based on multiple factors including seniority, education, training, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled