Clinical Nurse Educator: Onboarding & Simulation Lead

BMC Software; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

BMCHS is seeking a Professional Development Nurse Educator – Generalist to design, coordinate, implement, and evaluate orientation programs for newly hired RNs, UAPs, and other clinical staff. You will lead classroom, simulation, and competency-based learning across Brighton BMC in collaboration with Nursing Leadership and HR.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, regulatory compliance, and ongoing professional development to support safe patient care and staff readiness.

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, clinical education, or onboarding/orientation.
• Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating competency-based educational programs.
• Experience onboarding nurses and UAPs in an acute care hospital.
• Current AHA BLS Instructor certification or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Current 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.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, learning management systems, and electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead hospital-wide orientation programs for newly hired Registered Nurses, UAPs, and other clinical personnel.
• 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.

Skills

Adult learning theory

Curriculum design

Competency validation

Clinical coaching

Change management

Evidence-based practice

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Independent decision-making

Professional accountability

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing, Nursing Education, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management Systems

Electronic Health Records

Job description

BMCHS is seeking a Professional Development Nurse Educator – Generalist to design, coordinate, implement, and evaluate orientation programs for newly hired RNs, UAPs, and other clinical staff. You will lead classroom, simulation, and competency-based learning across Brighton BMC in collaboration with Nursing Leadership and HR.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, regulatory compliance, and ongoing professional development to support safe patient care and staff readiness.