Nurse Educator & Clinical Preceptor

UMass Memorial Health; Maryland; On-site; USD 92,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts seeks a Nursing Educator to lead educational programs for the nursing staff, coordinate orientation schedules and support clinical preceptors on the unit.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, current Massachusetts RN licensure, at least two years of tertiary care nursing, and demonstrated leadership. Day shift hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a Friday/Monday/Wednesday schedule, and a 24-hour week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing and Massachusetts RN licensure.
• Two years of current tertiary care nursing experience.
• One year of experience in clinical preceptor and/or resource role.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and carries out educational programs for nursing staff such as in-service, Basic Life Support programs and continuing education programs.
• Coordinates orientation schedule and assignments for orientees assigned to unit.
• Assists clinical preceptor in teaching nursing staff defined competencies.
• Creates atmosphere conducive for learners to learn and to practice in accordance with Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Collaborates with Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Specialist and others in defining nursing standards, practices, and educational needs of patient and nursing staff.
• Interviews and recommends potential nursing candidates for hire.
• Participates in performance review and provide counseling to staff, as necessary.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Leadership experience

Nursing clinical experience

Educational program delivery

Orientation coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Massachusetts RN licensure

Job description

UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts seeks a Nursing Educator to lead educational programs for the nursing staff, coordinate orientation schedules and support clinical preceptors on the unit.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, current Massachusetts RN licensure, at least two years of tertiary care nursing, and demonstrated leadership. Day shift hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a Friday/Monday/Wednesday schedule, and a 24-hour week.