Clinical Nurse Educator- Professional Development Generalist

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center seeks a Professional Development Nurse Educator – Generalist to design, coordinate, implement, and evaluate orientation and onboarding for newly hired RNs, UAPs and clinical staff. The role partners with Nursing Leadership, HR, and Talent Acquisition to ensure evidence-based onboarding and ongoing professional development.

Requirements include a master’s degree, MA RN license, 5+ years nursing, and 2+ years in nursing education or onboarding; BLS/ACLS instructor status or

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Nursing Education, or related field.
• Massachusetts RN license required.
• Minimum 5 years RN experience.
• 2 years in nursing professional development, clinical education, or onboarding/orientation.
• Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating competency-based programs.
• Experience onboarding nurses and UAPs in acute care.
• 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.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, LMS, and EHRs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead hospital-wide orientation programs for new hires.
• Develop onboarding plans and design classrooms, simulation, and competency-based learning.
• Collaborate with leaders to individualize orientation and monitor progress.
• Assess educational needs and develop programs using adult-learning principles.
• Serve as educational consultant to nursing leadership and support evidence-based practice.

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

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Learning management systems

Electronic health records

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management Systems

Electronic Health Records

Job description

The Professional Development Nurse Educator – Generalist is responsible for the design, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of nursing orientation and onboarding programs for newly hired Registered Nurses, Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAPs), and other clinical staff across Brighton BMC. Working collaboratively with Nursing Leadership, Human Resources, Clinical Operations, and the Professional Development Department, this position ensures newly hired staff successfully transition into practice through evidence-based orientation, competency validation, and ongoing professional development. The Nurse Educator promotes excellence in clinical practice, supports organizational initiatives, and fosters a culture of lifelong learning, patient safety, and continuous quality improvement.

Essential Responsibilities

• Orientation and OnboardingCoordinate 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.
• Education and Professional DevelopmentAssess 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.
• Regulatory and AccreditationEnsure compliance with Joint Commission, DPH, CMS, OSHA, and organizational standards. Maintain documentation supporting survey readiness. Assist with educational policy and competency development.
• Instructor ResponsibilitiesServe as an American Heart Association BLS and ACLS Instructor. Maintain instructor status and teach certification courses. Support emergency preparedness and simulation education.
• Leadership and CollaborationPartner with Nursing Leadership, Human Resources, and Talent Acquisition. Participate in quality improvement and organizational committees. Use outcome data to evaluate educational effectiveness.

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• NPD-BC or CNE certification.
• Experience coordinating nurse residency or transition-to-practice programs.
• Experience with simulation-based education.
• Experience leading organization-wide educational initiatives.
• Knowledge of Magnet principles and ANCC Nursing Professional Development standards.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple departments.

Core Competencies

• 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

Physical and Work Requirements

Requires classroom instruction, computer work, simulation facilitation, and travel between clinical departments as needed.

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: $43.04- $101.35. This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

Working at Boston Medical Center is more than a job. It’s a chance to make a difference as part of our mission to provide exceptional and equitable care to all. As a nationally-recognized leader in health equity, nursing, initiatives to combat climate change, and many other areas, BMC is dedicated to improving the health of our community in Boston and beyond. BMC’s mission to provide exceptional care without exception extends to our employees, and we have been recognized as a top employer and best place to work. A strong sense of teamwork and support for our staff are the bedrock of BMC, as we know that we can only provide exceptional care to patients when our staff are cared for too.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital. BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.