Clinical Nurse Educator- Critical Care | BWH

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator to lead staff development and education across units. The role focuses on applying nursing theory, evidence-informed practice, and adult learning principles to promote safe, high‑quality patient care.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the Professional Development Manager, direct patient care when needed, and ongoing educational program evaluation. Onsite work at the main campus is required.

Qualifications

• MSN or DNP or PhD required and current certification.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Minimum five years of clinical nursing with demonstrated evidence of leadership progression.
• Competency in adult learning principles and a sound clinical nursing knowledge base.
• ACLS certification required for Critical Care (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Orientation, training and professional development of staff.
• Facilitate educational offerings for new initiatives, policies, or equipment.
• Track orientation progress and competency training.
• Provide direct patient care in planned or emergent situations.
• Act as nursing practice leader and mentor to staff.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and committees as designated.

Skills

Leadership progression

Adult learning principles

Critical thinking

Nursing practice leadership

Education

MSN or DNP or PhD

Massachusetts RN licensure

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Full Time 40 Hours | BWH Main Campus

Critical Care

Summary

The Clinical Nurse Educator reports to a designated Professional Development Manager and demonstrates clinical expertise by incorporating nursing theory and evidence-informed practice. The Clinical Nurse Educator participates in the execution of the staff development programs that contribute to the professional growth and development of nursing staff. The Clinical Nurse Educator establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with all disciplines and departments necessary to promote optimal patient outcomes and create a professional practice environment. The Clinical Nurse Educator promotes a just culture and a culture of safety and is positioned to be accessible to the nurse in direct care. The role requires competency in adult learning principles and a sound clinical nursing knowledge base. Hours are dependent on the program and the needs of the units. Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Orientation, Training and Professional Development
• Assists with central classes and orientation activities as needed.
• Participate in educational needs assessments and identify learning needs of patients and staff.
• Facilitate opportunities and developmental experiences necessary for staff to successfully precept, teach, and mentor others.
• Facilitate educational offerings that incorporate new initiatives, products, equipment, technology, policies, procedures, or regulations in either a classroom, a simulated laboratory setting, or an assigned patient care area.
• Track and monitor orientation progress for all department of nursing hires.
• Support competency training and annual HealthStream completion by all staff.
• Conduct an ongoing evaluation of educational offerings by using the latest evidence, scholarly information, and cost-effectiveness strategies.
• Serves as a nursing practice leader, coach and mentor to staff.
• Participates in self-performance appraisal process in an ongoing manner.
• Seeks feedback regarding role performance from his/her respective nurse leaders, peers, and others.
• Provides formal and informal opportunities for staff to develop personal career goals and recognizes their achievement
• Provides ongoing formal and informal feedback regarding professional development to staff members.
• Facilitate and support peer-to-peer education.
• Consultation/Collaboration
• Provides informal consultation on education and practice issues.
• Participates in committees and task forces as designated by the Professional Development Manager.
• Initiates and maintains effective collaborative relationships.
• Responds effectively to requests for education and training.
• Participates in developing nursing department policies and procedures with designated work teams.
• Direct Patient Care
• Provides direct patient care in both collaboratively planned and emergent situations.
• Serves as a role model in providing expert care to patients.
• Engages in direct patient care experiences that promote, facilitate, and evaluate staff’s critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Models clinical decision-making skills and critical thinking behaviors in the clinical setting.
• Provides direct clinical support for orientation and training.
• Collaborates with nursing staff to manage emergency clinical situations
• Serves as a clinical expert in patient care areas, mainlining and enhancing competency through a variety of methods, including but not limited to direct patient care, professional conferences, and participation in divisional journal clubs.
• Quality / Research
• Participates in quality and process improvement initiatives as designated by the Professional Development Manager.
• Participates in Collaborative Care Reviews and supports improvement efforts as designated by the Professional Development Manager.
• Supports the education of new initiatives.
• Supports regulatory preparation and required learning.
• Implements audit plan as directed by the Professional Development Manager.
• Develops programs that are responsive to needs identified through divisional / unit quality data.
• Uses new information and/or research findings in developing and revising program content.

Qualifications

• MSN (or) DNP (or) PhD required.
• Current certification required. Certification must be maintained while employed in this position.
• Current Registered Nurse nursing licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Minimum five years of clinical experience as a clinical nurse with demonstrated evidence of leadership progression.
• Demonstrated evidence of competent nursing practice in clinical area or specialty.
• Competency in adult learning principles and a sound clinical nursing knowledge base.

Additional Qualifications For Critical Care

• 1. ACLS certification required.
• 2. ACLS / BLS instructor preferred.
• 3. Educator experience preferred.
• 4. Five years of current critical care nursing experience required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership skills preferred.
• Expertise in evidence-based practice, writing, research and practice development.
• Expert critical thinking skills.
• Expertise in leading training and education programs.
• Ability to motivate self and others and change attitudes when necessary.
• Ability to be self-directed and to work independently at times.
• Ability to offer and initiate new ideas.
• Ability to support rapid change process.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with the BWH professional community at large.
• Proficient in EPIC and Microsoft Office.
• Competency in adult learning principles and a sound clinical nursing knowledge base.
• Demonstrated evidence of competent nursing practice in clinical area or specialty.

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range

$48.38 - $128.49/Hourly

Grade

MNA222

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 19010, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.