Medical/Surgical Unit-Based Clinical Nurse Educator

Griffin Health Services; Derby (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin Health Services in Derby, CT seeks a Medical/Surgical Unit-Based Clinical Nurse Educator to support the 2 North Leadership Team and the Department of Professional Development and Nursing Excellence. The CNE will provide a framework of services that foster growth and development of nursing staff, including orientation and onboarding for all nurses and student interns.

The role will develop and implement unit-specific competencies, deliver in-service programs, and work with leadership to

Qualifications

• BSN is required; MSN preferred.
• 2–4 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting are required.
• Connecticut licensure in clinical nursing is required.
• BLS from AHA is required/preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and collaborate with the 2 North Leadership Team and the Department of Professional Development and Nursing Excellence.
• Assist with orientation and onboarding of all nursing staff, including Student Nurse Interns.
• Develop and implement relevant competencies and in-service programs for nursing staff.
• Collaborate with the nursing leadership team to identify education needs and improve unit policies, workflows, and documentation to promote safe patient care.

Skills

Acute care experience

Clinical instruction

Communication

BLS certified

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

MSN preferred

Connecticut licensure in clinical nursing

BLS certification

Job description

Medical/Surgical Unit-Based Clinical Nurse Educator

Job Category: Nursing & Nurse Managemnt

• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) will support and collaborate with the 2 North Leadership Team and the Department of Professional Development and Nursing Excellence to provide a framework of services that promote the growth and development of nursing within Griffin Health Services. The CNE will assist with orientation and onboarding of all nursing staff, including Student Nurse Interns. The CNE will develop and implement relevant competencies and in-service programs and collaborate with nursing leadership team in identifying areas in which education is necessary, including assisting staff with unit-specific processes, policies, procedures, workflows, documentation, and other organizational practices to promote safe, consistent, and effective patient care.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) is required--MSN Preferred

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

Certification: Specialty or education certification preferred.

Experience: 2-4 years clinical experience in an acute care setting required.

Licensure: Current Connecticut licensure in clinical field

Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA

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