Clinical Educator, Unit Based - ICU - Part Time

11 Southern NH Medical Center; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

FSA

Job summary

Southern New Hampshire Health is seeking an RN Clinical Educator to lead ICU education, onboarding, and ongoing staff development. The role collaborates with nursing leadership to advance evidence-based practice and competency assessment in a dynamic hospital setting.

The position emphasizes simulation-based learning, adult education techniques, and development of orientation programs for clinical staff, with certification requirements and professional growth opportunities within SolutionHealth.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing is required or enrollment in a Master’s program within one year of hire.
• MSN in Nursing Education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead educational initiatives to support ICU nursing practice and competency development.
• Conduct learning needs assessments and identify educational gaps.
• Design, implement, and evaluate orientation programs for new clinical staff.
• Coordinate and facilitate simulation-based learning experiences.
• Develop and deliver educational programs using adult learning principles.
• Support novice nurse transition-to-practice programs and professional development initiatives.
• Create, implement, and evaluate unit-based competencies in collaboration with nursing leadership.
• Monitor competency completion and staff development progress.
• Plan and deliver continuing education activities for nursing and clinical staff.
• Develop evidence-based clinical scenarios and facilitate simulation training.
• Serve as a resource for evidence-based practice and nursing education.
• Participate in AHA life support programs.
• Serve as a BLS Instructor and obtain ACLS or PALS Instructor certification as appropriate.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Technology skills

Simulation learning

Competency assessment

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

MSN in Nursing Education (preferred)

Tools

Simulation software

Educational technologies

Job description

Come work at the best place to give and receive care! Job Description: Part-Time, 24 hours/week

Who We Are:

Southern New Hampshire Health has been a cornerstone of the region since 1893, delivering high-quality, compassionate care close to home. Anchored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, a 188-bed, DNV-accredited hospital in downtown Nashua with a Level III-N trauma center, Level II Special Care Nursery, and Magnet designation for nursing excellence, we offer a full spectrum of services from primary care to advanced diagnostics and specialized treatments. Our medical staff includes over 500 providers from Foundation Medical Partners and local practices. Foundation Medical Partners, our multi-specialty group, spans 70+ practices across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, providing coordinated, patient-centered care to thousands each year.

About the Job:

As a member of the Patient Care Services management team, the RN Clinical Educator coordinates and conducts educational activities designed to advance the knowledge, skills, and competencies of clinical staff. This role supports onboarding, competency assessment, continuing education, simulation learning, and professional development initiatives. This position will have a primary clinical focus in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), partnering closely with nursing leadership and frontline staff to support evidence-based practice, competency development, orientation programs, and specialty education for critically ill patient populations. The RN Clinical Development Educator collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to promote excellence in patient care, professional growth, and nursing practice.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead educational initiatives that support ICU nursing practice and competency development.
• Conduct learning needs assessments and identify educational gaps.
• Design, implement, and evaluate orientation programs for new clinical staff.
• Coordinate and facilitate simulation-based learning experiences.
• Develop and deliver educational programs using adult learning principles.
• Support novice nurse transition-to-practice programs and professional development initiatives.
• Create, implement, and evaluate unit-based competencies in collaboration with nursing leadership and clinical teachers.
• Monitor competency completion and staff development progress.
• Plan and deliver continuing education activities for nursing and clinical support staff.
• Develop evidence-based clinical scenarios and facilitate simulation training.
• Serve as a resource for evidence-based practice, clinical excellence, and nursing education.
• Participate in American Heart Association (AHA) life support programs.
• Serve as a BLS Instructor and obtain ACLS or PALS Instructor certification as appropriate to practice area.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and staff performance.
• Support organizational and departmental goals through education, mentorship, and leadership.

Who You Are / Requirements:

Education

• Master’s degree in Nursing required, or enrollment in a Master’s degree Nursing program within one year of hire.
• MSN in Nursing Education preferred.

Licensure & Certifications

• Current New Hampshire Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS or PALS certification required within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.
• Specialty certification preferred.
• AHA BLS Instructor certification preferred at hire.
• ACLS and/or PALS Instructor certification preferred at hire.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive clinical leadership, education, or professional development experience required.
• Critical Care/ICU nursing experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of adult learning principles and educational methodologies.
• Strong understanding of nursing practice and evidence-based care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities.
• Strong presentation, organizational, and technology skills.
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs.
• Experience with simulation learning and innovative educational technologies preferred.
• Ability to facilitate learner development and competency assessment.
• Commitment to scholarship, research, and continuous improvement.

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Competitive pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression
• So much more!

Work Shift:

24 hours/week, days

SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SolutionHealth is an integrated health system uniquely focused on providing access to high-value primary and specialty care that meets the growing needs of the communities we serve. Together, Southern New Hampshire Health and Elliot Health System, the founding members of SolutionHealth, are committed to innovative models of care and collaboration that improve the health and well-being of more than half of million residents of our region. We start with committing to do the right thing, for each patient, always.