Observation Unit/Float Pool Unit-Based Clinical Nurse Educator

Griffin Health Services; Derby (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin Health Services in Derby, CT is seeking an Observation Unit/Float Pool Unit-Based Clinical Nurse Educator to drive nursing education and professional development. The CNE will partner with leadership to design, implement, and evaluate onboarding, competencies, and in-service programs across units.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the Department of Professional Development and Nursing Excellence to promote safe, consistent patient care and staff growth, including onboarding student

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Certification: Specialty or education certification preferred.
• 2–4 years clinical experience in an acute care setting required. Telemetry experience preferred.
• Licensure: Current Connecticut licensure in clinical field.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA.

Responsibilities

• Support unit leadership to develop and implement nursing education programs.
• Assist with orientation and onboarding of nursing staff and student interns.
• Create competencies and in-service programs; address unit processes, policies, workflows, and documentation to promote safe patient care.
• Provide ongoing education and resources to Float Pool staff across units.

Skills

Clinical nurse educator

Orientation/onboarding

Telemetry experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

MSN preferred

Job description

Observation Unit/Float Pool Unit-Based Clinical Nurse Educator

Job Category: Nursing & Nurse Managemnt

Requisition Number: MEDIC005841

• Posted : August 28, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) will support and collaborate with the Observation Unit/Float Pool Leadership Team and the Department of Professional Development and Nursing Excellence to provide a framework of services that promote the growth and development of nursing within Griffin Health Services. The CNE will assist with orientation and onboarding of all nursing staff, including Student Nurse Interns. The CNE will develop and implement relevant competencies and in-service programs and collaborate with nursing leadership team in identifying areas in which education is necessary, including assisting staff with unit-specific processes, policies, procedures, workflows, documentation, and other organizational practices to promote safe, consistent, and effective patient care. The CNE will also provide ongoing education, support, and resources to Float Pool staff working throughout various in-patient units within the organization.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) is required--MSN Preferred

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

Certification: Specialty or education certification preferred.

Experience: 2-4 years clinical experience in an acute care setting required. Telemetry experience preferred.

Licensure: Current Connecticut licensure in clinical field

Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA

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