Unit-Based Clinical Nurse Educator CCC, PCU, Cath Lab

Beth-Israel-Lahey-Health; Jabez Corner (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health Plymouth seeks a Nurse Educator/Leader to drive education, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice across nursing staff. BSN is required, with a Master’s preferred, and 5 years of acute care experience including 2 years in a related practice area.

The role emphasizes adult learning, program development, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Travel and day-shift coverage may be required as part of continuing education initiatives and staff training.

Qualifications

• BSN required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Two years of progressively responsible education and/or leadership experience.
• Five years acute care nursing experience with 2 of the 5 preferable in related practice area.
• Demonstrated ability to apply principles of adult learning to education programs.
• Experience in program development and evaluation.
• Analytical ability to solve systems issues and interpret data.

Responsibilities

• Formulates and raises vital clinical questions and issues clearly.
• Establishes and maintains a system for assessment of quality nursing care.
• Leads in generating clinical inquiry and translating data into staff decision making.
• Develops and sustains standards for professional practice and nursing education programs.
• Collaborates with directors/managers to develop staff orientation and education programs.
• Leads committees/projects related to education and quality improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Education program development

Public speaking

Verbal/written communication

Analytical thinking

Education

BSN required

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Meditech

Microsoft Office

Job description

Plymouth, MA • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth • Full-time • DayWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.40hpw; Days w/ off-shift as neededJob Description:Duties/Responsibilities:Formulates and raises vital clinical questions and issues clearly and preciselyBrings practice issues to the attention of others when assistance is needed to facilitate resolutionUtilizes reliable sources for locating current standards of practice, research, evidence reports and clinical guidelinesEstablishes and maintains a system for assessment of quality nursing care that complies with evolving regulatory agency requirements.Uses QI tools and methodologies to assess performance and identify gaps between current unit & best practice related to key clinical outcome measuresProvides leadership in generating clinical inquiry and critical thinking among staff by developing mechanisms that effectively translate available data, e.g., pathway variances, QI audits, and research findings, into information used by staff for clinical decision making.Systematically evaluates the quality, cost, and effectiveness of nursing practice through identification of nursing phenomena and/or systems issues appropriate for study.Participates in the development and sustainability of standards for professional practice and nursing education programs designed to facilitate high quality patient care.Actively builds effective interdisciplinary relationships to assure dialogue around patient care and issues in an effort to enhance evidence based, outcome driven patient care.Contributes to the design of a continuing education curriculum that is evidence based and reflects contemporary and innovative nursing practice.Creates learning opportunities to expand the evidence based knowledge and skills of nursing staff.Fosters improvement in patient care by helping professional staff develop systematic ways of studying and resolving clinical/systems challenges.Serves as a resource for interpretation and integration of current policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines into practice within area of nursing expertise.Maintains own clinical expertise and practices as an autonomous clinical decision maker within their scope of licensure, certification, and training.Assesses individual, unit based, and department educational needs and develops evidence based educational curricula to support accomplishment of annual educational goalsCollaborates with directors and managers to develop and implement a staff orientation, competency, continuing education and in-service programs that support safe practice.Contributes to the formulation of the curricula aimed at supporting the development of bedside team leaders, charge nurses, preceptors, super-users, clinical championsDevelops and conducts educational programs designed to support and enhance their understanding of the quality improvement process, evidence based practice and its link to enhanced patient care outcomes; servers as a “Nurse Planner” for MARN contact hour programs.Incorporates principles of adult learning and multigenerational differences in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of education programsTeaches classes related to the care of patients in the practice area directly related to role assignment ensuring that education program materials include culturally appropriate and age specific content.Uses instructional materials from various media and formats as appropriate to learning environmentAssists staff to utilize quality improvement data to drive practice changes and achieve optimal patient outcomesRecommends changes in educational goals, priorities, and/or strategies based on evaluation of effectiveness of educational programming using process and outcome data.Facilitates the implementation of new health care technology through design of effective training programs and evaluation monitoring.Provides educational opportunities that benefit nurses at all stages of their career development and tailors teaching strategies appropriate to learner needs.Acts as an effective role model and resource for nursing students and clinical affiliationsDemonstrates engagement in lifelong learning and independently identifies own learning needs; participates in educational activities to enable competent performance of assigned dutiesShares new knowledge or practice outcomes at professional conferences and/or publishes in peer-review journals.Creates a practice and learning environment that is capable of adapting to and sustaining change; is flexible and open to new ideasKnown as a “relationship builder” in the practice area – champions working together and creating synergyParticipates in the development, implementation and monitoring of practice standards to assure continuous improvement in the quality of service and care.Collaborates with unit manager/director to contribute to staff performance reviews and selection of new staff and internal transfer candidates based upon evaluation of their qualifications and skills in relation to patient care needs.Leads committees, work groups and/or projects related to the implementation of educational activities and quality improvement work focused on enhancing nursing practice, systems, patient care outcomesParticipates in change process and development of innovative solutions to clinical issues that improve patient care, the work environment, and patient and staff satisfactionSupports the integration of quality, audit, evaluation data and research into practice and educational programsFacilitates teambuilding and leadership development and seeks out opportunities to serve as change leader for assigned practice areasCreates an environment that recognizes, encourages and rewards excellent clinical nursing practice performance.Occasional travel may be required to facilitate collaboration with entities across BID system or attend external meetings.It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.Education/Experience Required:BSN required; Master’s degree preferredTwo years of progressively responsible education and/or leadership experienceFive years acute care nursing experience with 2 of the 5 preferable in practice area directly related to role assignment.Demonstrated ability to apply principles of adult learning to the development of effective staff, patient and/or family education programs.Experience in program development and evaluation.Analytical ability to solve systems issues, interpret available data and design/conduct quality improvement projects.Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving ability.Organizational skill to appropriately set priorities and efficiently complete work.Advanced verbal, interpersonal, and writing skills in order to perform required leadership duties.Demonstrated ability as an effective public speaker and presenter.Computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access and enter data from computerized information systems e.g. Meditech and Microsoft Office programs.Willingness to work flexible hours to meet educational needs of the staff.Physical ability to perform core job responsibilities in accordance with practice setting demands for patient and staff populations regularly served.Registration/Certification:Current RN license through the Commonwealth of MABLS and ACLSBLS, ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP instructor level certification is required based on practice area within 6 months of employment.Specialty or educator certification (NPD/RN-BC) required within one year of hire or as soon as eligible per national standards.Pay Range:$80,350.00 USD – $164,590.00 USDThe pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledJob detailsEmployment: Full-timeHours/Week: 40Shift: DayCategory: Nurse EducationPay Range: $80,350.00 USD - $164,590.00 USDFLSA: ExemptReq ID: JR98669