Nurse Educator - Perioperative

Partner's Healthcare; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Massachusetts is seeking a Nursing Education Specialist responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs for nursing staff to enhance clinical skills and ensure regulatory compliance. This onsite role supports patient care and quality initiatives at North Shore Medical Center, 55 Highland Avenue, with a 40-hour work week.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Nursing, a Master's preferred, and RN license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Nursing required.
• Master's in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct educational sessions, workshops, and training for nursing staff.
• Facilitate orientation programs for new hires.
• Organize continuing education opportunities for nursing staff.
• Evaluate clinical skills and develop individual development plans.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards through education and audits.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to align education with goals.
• Maintain records of programs, attendance, and evaluations.

Skills

Curriculum development

Instructional design

Adult learning principles

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc.Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

SummaryResponsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs for nursing staff within the hospital. This role aims to enhance clinical skills, promote best practices, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Conduct educational sessions, workshops, and in-service training to enhance nursing staff knowledge, skills, and competencies, utilizing various teaching methodologies and resources.
• Facilitate orientation programs for new nursing hires, introducing them to hospital policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Organize and promote continuing education opportunities for nursing staff, encouraging ongoing professional development, and facilitating access to relevant training resources.
• Evaluate and assess the clinical skills and competencies of nursing staff, providing constructive feedback and creating individual development plans where needed.
• Ensure nursing staff compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and best practices through education, training, and audits.
• Work collaboratively with nursing leadership, department heads, and other healthcare professionals to align educational initiatives with organizational goals and quality improvement efforts.
• Maintain accurate records of educational programs, attendance, evaluations, and staff competencies, providing reports as required by regulatory bodies and hospital administration.

Qualifications

EducationBachelor's Degree Nursing required and Master's Degree Nursing preferredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?NoLicenses and CredentialsRegistered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only requiredExperienceClinical nursing experience 3-5 years required, and Nurse or health training or educator experience 2-3 years preferred.Experience in perioperative nursing is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in curriculum development, instructional design, and adult learning principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate others, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Familiarity with healthcare technologies and learning management systems is often preferred.
• Capacity to adapt to changing healthcare practices and regulations.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Remote Type Onsite
• Work Location 55 Highland Avenue
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
• Employee Type Regular
• Work Shift Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range $93,953.60 - $136,739.20/Annual
• Grade 7

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement: 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.