Unit-Based Nurse Educator – 6 Central Transplant Unit

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Unit-Based Nurse Educator for the 6 Central Transplant Unit. The role focuses on dedicated education and competency support for a 38-bed transplant unit, with collaboration across nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams.

Required BSN, MA RN license, BLS and ACLS, and at least 3 years in cardiac specialty nursing. A sign-on bonus is offered and schedule includes some nights/weekends.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Active RN license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association).
• ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate orientation for new transplant unit nursing staff.
• Coordinate and maintain annual education requirements, including regulatory and competency-based training.
• Provide education related to transplant care and advanced surgical recovery.
• Support competency validation and ongoing clinical skill development.
• Collaborate with leadership to support quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a clinical resource for evidence-based practice.
• Promote professional growth and a culture of continuous learning.
• Provide flexibility for occasional nights and weekends to meet unit needs.

Education

BSN

Massachusetts RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Unit-Based Nurse Educator – 6 Central Transplant Unit

$5000.00 Sign-on Bonus

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH)

Full Time, 40 Hours, Rotating Schedule

Your Impact

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is seeking an experienced Unit-Based Nurse Educator to support 6 Central, our 38-bed Transplant Unit.

This Highly Specialized Unit Cares For Patients Undergoing

• Liver and kidney transplants
• Urology procedures
• Colorectal surgeries
• Bariatric surgeries

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing clinical excellence by supporting education, competency, and professional development for nursing staff caring for complex surgical and transplant patients.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Lahey, nursing is at the heart of everything we do.

What Sets Us Apart

• Magnet Designation – Recognized for excellence in nursing practice and patient outcomes
• Centers of Excellence – Nationally recognized programs in Cardiac Care, Critical Care, Oncology, Neurosciences, Orthopedics, and more
• Professional Growth – Strong support for nurse educators, preceptors, and clinical leaders
• Academic Medical Environment – Opportunities to engage in research, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Career Advancement – Leadership development and continuing education support
• Collaborative Culture – Nurses are empowered, respected, and actively involved in shaping clinical practice

Job Description

Position Overview

The Unit-Based Nurse Educator provides dedicated education and competency support for the 6 Central Transplant Unit.

In This Role, You Will Partner With

• Nursing leadership
• Physicians
• Interdisciplinary teams

You Will Support

• Unit-based orientation
• Ongoing education and competency validation
• Regulatory compliance and quality initiatives

You will also serve as a clinical and educational resource for frontline nursing staff.

What You’ll Do

• Facilitate orientation for new transplant unit nursing staff
• Coordinate and maintain annual education requirements, including regulatory and competency-based training
• Provide education related to transplant care and advanced surgical recovery
• Support competency validation and ongoing clinical skill development
• Collaborate with leadership to support quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives
• Serve as a clinical resource for evidence-based practice
• Promote professional growth and a culture of continuous learning
• Provide flexibility for occasional nights and weekends to meet unit needs

Required

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Active Registered Nurse license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Minimum of 3 years of cardiac specialty nursing experience

Preferred

• 1 to 3 years of experience in education, training, or staff development

Clinical Expertise

• Experience with:
• Liver and kidney transplants
• Urology procedures
• Colorectal surgeries
• Bariatric surgeries

What Makes You Successful

• Strong knowledge of evidence-based nursing practice
• Excellent communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and nursing leadership
• Passion for education, mentorship, and advancing nursing practice
• Commitment to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance

Join Us

If you are passionate about transplant care and nursing education and want to make a meaningful impact in a highly specialized environment, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center offers an exceptional opportunity to grow and lead. Join a Magnet-recognized organization where nurses lead, grow, and make a difference.

Pay Range

$38.11 - $98.23

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage 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. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the 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/Disabled