Staff Educator, Psychiatry - full time

Mass General Brigham; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Educator to enhance the skills of nursing staff. This role involves assessing educational needs, coordinating staff development, and fostering lifelong learning in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing education and clinical management, with a focus on working with diverse populations, including those with eating disorders. Join a team committed to patient care and community service, where your contributions will directly impact the quality of care provided to patients. If you are passionate about nursing and education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of clinical and educational experience required.
• Knowledge of MA Nurse Practice Act and adult education principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff development and education needs assessment.
• Lead psychiatric orientation classes and training sessions.

Skills

Nursing Education

Clinical Managerial Skills

Effective Communication

Organizational Skills

Decision Making

Autonomy

Crisis Management

De-escalation Techniques

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Audiovisual Equipment

Job description

Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc.

At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.

Job Summary

The Nurse Educator works collaboratively with the nursing leaders to ensure staff have the knowledge and skills needed to provide quality patient care. Responsible for the assessment of education needs and the coordination and implementation of staff development in assigned area. Familiar with American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) format and expectations of professional development and continuing education content creation and delivery. Coordinates/participates in orientation and other organization-wide education activities. Serves as subject matter expert to assist staff as well as provide input into policy and procedure development and maintenance utilizing evidence-based practices. Fosters lifelong learning.

Experience in working with inpatient eating disorder populations, as approximately 20 hours of the role will be dedicated to this specialty—serving both a small portion of the pediatric population and the adult units. Additionally, the role encompasses responsibilities such as leading psychiatric orientation classes, AVADE training, and involvement in policy and procedure development, among other educational components.

Qualifications

Required:

1. Comprehensive nursing experience in education, professional development, and/or clinical managerial role.
2. Knowledge of the scope of nursing as designated by the MA Nurse Practice Act.
3. Demonstrate appropriate independent judgment and decision making based on acquired knowledge, skills and scientific principles.
4. Demonstrated competency in development of educational programs and application of the principles of adult education.
5. Knowledge of the application and utilization of audiovisual equipment.
6. Ability to work autonomously.
7. Flexible to meet the needs of various clinical teams.
8. Demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills.
9. 3+ years of related clinical and educational experience.
10. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
11. Current Registered Nurse license in the state of Massachusetts.
12. Current AHA BLS provider certification.

Preferred:

1. Master's Degree in Nursing.
2. Certification in specialty area of practice.
3. Comprehensive Knowledge of the MA Department of Mental health licensing and operational standards for Mental health facilities.
4. Knowledge of Mental and behavioral health diagnosis across the lifespan.
5. Competency in de-escalation, crisis management and restraint prevention strategies.

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)

EEO Statement:

North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.

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.