Nurse Educator (RN) Emergency Department

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Tuition discounts

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Health insurance

RN Career Ladder

Free parking

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Nurse Educator (RN) for the Emergency Department at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, CT. The role focuses on developing nursing staff competencies and supporting professional growth in a high-acuity environment.

Key duties include collaborating with ED leadership, onboarding new colleagues, advancing clinical education, promoting policy standardization, and fostering practice-based initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
• Enrollment in a Master's program with completion within two years of hire
• Minimum 3 years of recent acute care experience
• 1 year of teaching experience preferred
• Current Connecticut nursing license and BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ED nursing leadership to influence competency management.
• Support onboarding and orientation of new Hartford HealthCare colleagues.
• Foster clinical nursing education and professional role development.
• Promote policy standardization and collaborative partnerships.
• Engage in scientific inquiry and transition-to-practice initiatives.

Skills

Nursing education

Leadership

Onboarding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's program in progress (completion within 2 years)

Job description

About This Role

The Nurse Educator (RN) in the Emergency Department is responsible for supporting the professional development of nursing staff and fostering competency management. This role is ideal for experienced nurses who are passionate about education and leadership within a high-acuity environment.

Highlights

• Location: Hartford, CT
• Facility: Hartford Hospital
• Department/Unit: Emergency Department
• Schedule: Full Time, Day shift

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with Emergency Department nursing leadership to influence competency management.
• Support the onboarding and orientation of new Hartford Health Care colleagues.
• Foster clinical nursing education and professional role development.
• Promote policy standardization and collaborative partnerships.
• Engage in scientific inquiry and transition to practice initiatives.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree required; enrolled in a Master's program with completion within two years of hire date.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of recent experience in an acute care setting.
• 1 year of relevant teaching experience preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications: Current Connecticut nursing license.
• BLS certification required.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance up to $5,250 per year after six months of employment.
• Up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleagues and dependents.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs focused on mental health.
• Paid time off and health insurance packages.
• RN Career Ladder for advancement opportunities.
• Access to advanced resources and state-of-the-art equipment.
• Free parking.

About Hartford HealthCare

Hartford HealthCare is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. With over 40,000 colleagues, they pride themselves on making every moment matter in the lives of their patients and staff.