Unit-Based Nurse Educator – SICU / CT ICU

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Lahey (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an experienced Unit-Based Nurse Educator to support the SICU and CT ICU at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center. You will lead orientation, ongoing education, and competency validation for critical care nurses in a high-acuity environment, ensuring evidence-based practice and patient safety.

You will partner with nursing leadership and multidisciplinary teams to advance education, mentor staff, and promote a culture of continuous learning, all within a

Qualifications

• BSN required with RN license in MA and BLS/ACLS.
• Minimum 3 years of cardiac specialty nursing experience.
• Experience in education, training, or staff development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate orientation for SICU and CT ICU nurses.
• Coordinate annual education, regulatory, and competency training.
• Support competency validation and clinical skill development.
• Collaborate on quality, safety, and performance initiatives.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Teaching

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN

Massachusetts RN license

Tools

Balloon pumps

Impella

IABP

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 – SICU / CT ICU$5000.00 Sign-on BonusLahey 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 ImpactAs 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 recoveryOur 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 HereAt 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 practiceJob Description:Position OverviewThe Unit-Based Nurse Educator provides dedicated education and competency support for the SICU and CT ICU.In this role, you will partner with:Nursing leadershipPhysiciansInterdisciplinary teamsYou will support:Unit-based orientationOngoing education and competency validationRegulatory compliance and quality initiativesYou will also serve as a clinical and educational resource for frontline nursing staff.What You’ll DoFacilitate orientation for new SICU and CT ICU nursing staffCoordinate and maintain annual education requirements, including regulatory and competency-based trainingProvide education on advanced therapies and technologies, including IABP and Impella devicesSupport competency validation and ongoing clinical skill developmentCollaborate with leadership on quality, safety, and performance improvement initiativesServe as a clinical resource for evidence-based critical care practicesPromote professional growth and a culture of continuous learningProvide flexibility for occasional nights and weekends to meet unit needsWhat You’ll NeedRequired:Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Active Registered Nurse license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in NursingBasic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart AssociationAdvanced 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 PumpsImpellaIABPWhat Makes You SuccessfulStrong knowledge of critical care nursing and evidence-based practiceExcellent communication, teaching, and interpersonal skillsAbility to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and nursing leadershipPassion for education, mentorship, and advancing nursing practiceCommitment to quality, safety, and regulatory complianceJoin UsIf 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.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