Unit-Based Nurse Educator – SICU / CT ICU

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

Benefits offered by this job

$5000 Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is seeking a Unit-Based Nurse Educator to support the SICU and CT ICU. You will partner with nursing leadership and physicians to coordinate orientation, ongoing education, competency validation, and regulatory compliance, while delivering evidence-based care.

This role emphasizes teaching, mentorship, and collaboration across disciplines in a high-acuity environment. Evening and weekend flexibility may be required to meet unit needs, with support for professional

Qualifications

• Experienced in critical care nursing with focus on education and staff development.
• Ability to design and deliver education programs and competency validation.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality initiatives in acute care settings.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate orientation for new SICU and CT ICU nursing staff.
• Coordinate and maintain annual education requirements (regulatory & competency-based).
• Provide education on advanced therapies and technologies (IABP, Impella).
• Support competency validation and ongoing clinical skill development.
• Collaborate with leadership on quality, safety and performance improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a clinical resource for evidence-based critical care practices.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Education/teaching

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN

Massachusetts RN License

BLS

ACLS

Tools

Balloon Pumps

Impella

IABP

Job description

Unit-Based Nurse Educator – SICU / CT ICU $5000.00 Sign-on Bonus Lahey Hospital & Medical Center Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job—you’re making a difference in people’s lives. --- Your Impact As Lahey continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced and qualified Unit-Based Nurse Educator to support our Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) and Cardiothoracic Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (CT PACU). The SICU is a 24-bed acute intensive care unit specializing in: · Major trauma care · Postoperative multi-system failure · Liver and kidney transplant recovery Our highly skilled nurses also provide care in the CT PACU setting, supporting patients recovering from cardiothoracic surgery. This is a high-acuity environment with a 1:1 or 2:1 patient-to-nurse ratio across all shifts. Using advanced technologies, the team cares for patients requiring: · Ventilatory support · Hemodynamic monitoring · Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring · Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) · Intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) · Biventricular assist devices (BIVADs) In this role, you will help ensure nurses are prepared to deliver safe, evidence-based care while also supporting patients’ families during critical moments. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinically strong nurse with a passion for education to influence practice, mentor staff, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning. --- 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 participate 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 SICU and CT ICU.In this role, you will partner with:* Nursing leadership* Physicians* Interdisciplinary teamsYou will support:* Unit-based orientation* Ongoing education and competency validation* Regulatory compliance and quality initiativesYou will also serve as a clinical and educational resource for frontline nursing staff.**What You’ll Do*** Facilitate orientation for new SICU and CT ICU nursing staff* Coordinate and maintain annual education requirements, including regulatory and competency-based training* Provide education on advanced therapies and technologies, including IABP and Impella devices* Support competency validation and ongoing clinical skill development* Collaborate with leadership on quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives* Serve as a clinical resource for evidence-based critical care practices* Promote professional growth and a culture of continuous learning* Provide flexibility for occasional nights and weekends to meet unit needs**What You’ll Need**Required:* 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 experiencePreferred:* 1 to 3 years of experience in education, training, or staff developmentTechnical expertise:* Advanced cardiac and critical care technologies, including:* Balloon Pumps* Impella* IABP**What Makes You Successful*** Strong knowledge of critical care nursing and evidence-based 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 critical 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.Apply today and become part of a Magnet-recognized organization where nurses lead, grow, and make a difference.**Pay Range:**$38.11 - $98.23The 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.