Clinical Nurse Educator: Onboarding & Simulation Lead

St. Elizabeth's Medical Center

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 43,000 - 101,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Professional Development Nurse Educator - Generalist at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center leads hospital-wide orientation and onboarding programs for newly hired Registered Nurses, UAPs, and other clinical staff.

It partners with Nursing Leadership, HR, and Clinical Operations to ensure seamless transitions, evidence-based education, and ongoing professional development. This role also serves as an AHA BLS and ACLS Instructor, develops competency-based curricula, and aligns educational

Qualifications

Master's degree in Nursing, Nursing Education, or related field.
Current Massachusetts RN license.
5 years of experience as a registered nurse.
2 years of experience in nursing professional development or onboarding.
Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating competency-based programs.
Experience onboarding nurses and UAPs in an acute care hospital.
AHA BLS Instructor certification or ability to obtain within 1 year.
AHA ACLS Instructor certification or ability to obtain within 1 year.
Expertise in adult learning principles, curriculum development, and competency assessment.
Strong project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and lead hospital-wide orientation programs for newly hired staff.
Develop and implement comprehensive onboarding plans.
Design and facilitate classroom, simulation, and competency-based learning.
Collaborate with department leaders to individualize orientation.
Monitor orientation progress and recommend transition to independent practice.
Assess educational needs using quality metrics and regulatory requirements.
Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs utilizing adult learning principles.
Maintain competency validation processes.
Serve as an educational consultant to nursing leadership.
Support evidence-based practice and professional growth.
Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, DPH, CMS, OSHA, and organizational standards.
Maintain documentation supporting survey readiness.
Assist with educational policy and competency development.
Serve as an American Heart Association BLS and ACLS Instructor.
Maintain instructor status and teach certification courses.
Support emergency preparedness and simulation education.
Partner with Nursing Leadership, Human Resources, and Talent Acquisition.
Participate in quality improvement and organizational committees.
Use outcome data to evaluate educational effectiveness.