Nurse Educator - Med Surg

Smilow Cancer Hospital; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer hospital seeks a Nurse Educator specializing in medical-surgical nursing. This role involves assessing nursing staff learning needs, developing educational programs, and promoting leadership skills. Ideal candidates should possess a Master's degree in nursing, along with substantial nursing experience and licensure in Connecticut.

Qualifications

• Requires Master's or higher in nursing, and enrollment in Master's program by 6/1/2027.
• 3-5 years nursing experience with teaching preferred.
• RN licensure in CT/RI and nursing certification within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Assess learning needs based on evidence and regulations.
• Support nursing leadership development and quality patient care.
• Develop and evaluate orientation and competency programs.

Skills

Educational program development

Interprofessional collaboration

Quality improvement initiatives

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Job description

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Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) at Yale New Haven Health System is built upon the Nursing professional development, Scope and Standards of practice framework. The NPDS is a specialized nursing professional that facilitates the professional role development and growth of nurses and other healthcare personnel along the continuum from novice to expert.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Education
• 1.1 Assesses the learning needs based on regulatory requirements, evidence-based practice, and staff-identified needs.
• 2. Role Development
• 2.1 Supports the development of nursing leadership skills in self and clinical nursing staff according to ANA Standards of Practice, to promote professional nursing practice and quality patient care.
• 3. Collaborative Partnerships
• 3.1 Represents nursing in the development of interprofessional learning activities.
• 4. Champion of Scientific Inquiry
• 4.1 Develops, educates, and implements quality improvement initiatives and outcomes across the organization
• 5. Orientation
• 5.1 Develops, implements, evaluates competency based orientation
• 6. Competency Management and Ongoing Education
• 6.1 Develops initial and ongoing competencies in collaboration with nursing education teams.
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Masters degree or higher required, one degree must be in nursing (Either BS or MS in nursing)

Candidates must be enrolled in Master's program and the degree must be completed by 6/1/2027

Experience

3-5 Years of active Nursing experience , one year of relevant teaching experience preferred , nursing staff development and/or specialty area preferred

LICENSURE

Licensure as a RN in the state of CT/ RI & Nursing Board Certification within 2 years of hire

Special Skills

Demonstrates ability to develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programs.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

The NPDS would support their assigned area, and others as requested, throughout the health system. Travel to YNHHS entities as needed to facilitate professional development activities of nurses within YNHHS.

Additional Information

Posting update 4/10/25: 10.6, 9.5, 9.7 and 5.5

[Posting update 4/2/25: NP1, 9.5, 9.7, 8.8

5/12/25: updated education requirements

Work Days

M-F with off shift support

Additional Skills/Special Requirements

Locations of Primary Responsibility: YNHH Cel 3, V5N, Med 7.5, Med NP1Location of Secondary Responsibility:Masters degree or higher required, one degree must be in nursing (Either BS Or MS in nursing)

YNHHS Requisition ID

135171

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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