Nursing Professional Development - ICU

Trinity Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center seeks a Nurse Senior – Educator (Nursing Professional Development Specialist) to advance nursing excellence through evidence-based education and professional development. The role supports MSICU, CICU, IMC, and trauma populations with lifelong learning and clinical competency development.

The position involves designing education programs, collaborating with leadership, and leading simulation-based training for high-acuity emergencies.

Qualifications

• RN license in Connecticut
• MSN preferred or near requirement; BSN only if pursuing MSN or higher
• Minimum 3 years of ICU/critical care nursing experience across high-acuity settings

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs for competency, orientation, continuing education, and certification readiness in Critical Care services
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to identify learning needs and address practice gaps
• Lead competency validation and simulation-based learning for high-acuity clinical scenarios including critical care and trauma
• Mentor and serve as clinical resource to advance evidence-based practice and quality improvement

Skills

Nursing education design

Staff education

Simulation-based learning

Education

MSN (preferred)

BSN (active pursuit of MSN)

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Position Purpose:

At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Nurse Senior – Educator, also known as the Nursing Professional Development Specialist, advances nursing excellence through evidence-based education and professional development. This role empowers nurses to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care by fostering lifelong learning and supporting clinical competency across Critical Care service lines, primarily the Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU), Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CICU), Intermediate Care Uni (IMC), and Trauma patient populations.

What You Will Do:

• Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs that promote clinical competency, orientation, continuing education, and specialty certification readiness across Critical Care service lines
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to assess learning needs, address practice gaps, and develop strategies that support excellence in patient care.
• Lead competency validation and simulation-based learning for high-acuity clinical situations, including critical care, trauma, resuscitation, and emergency response scenarios.
• Serve as a mentor, educator, and clinical resource, advancing evidence-based practice, quality improvement initiatives, and adherence to critical care, trauma, and ECMO program standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

• Current and valid Connecticut RN license.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program. A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is a strong preference; near requirement. BSN candidates will only be considered if they are actively pursuing an MSN or higher degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of recent clinical experience in Intensive Care/Critical Care nursing, including experience in Intensive Care, Cardiovascular Intensive Care, Medical or Surgical Intensive Care, Trauma Intensive Care, or other high-acuity Intermediate Care Unit settings.

Preferred:

• MSN will be required to be completed within six months of hire.
• Experience in staff education or professional development (strong preference; nearly required).
• Current BLS certification and advanced specialty certifications (ACLS, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver educational programs for nursing staff. Experience designing and facilitating simulation-based education for critical care and emergency response scenarios.
• Familiarity with ECMO program standards, competency requirements, and best practices. Experience supporting Trauma Center standards, performance improvement activities, or trauma-focused education

Position Highlights:

• Full-Time: 40 hours/week
• This is a salaried position with a range of: $83,304 to $133,328

Ministry/Facility Information:

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. A member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, it is one of the nation’s largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Saint Francis is a Level 1 Trauma Center, a 617-bed hospital, and a major teaching hospital committed to excellence in patient care, education, and innovation.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.