When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Beth Israel Lahey Health and New England Baptist Hospital are devoted to consistently promoting a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in our organization's WE CARE values which can be reviewed here Our Values.
Responsible for assessing the educational needs and of planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs including orientation for Department of Nursing. The clinical educator also acts as a consultant in the areas of clinical decision-making, quality improvement and professional development. These activities are implemented within the framework of the department of patient care services philosophy, goals and objectives. Responsible for coordinating the activities to attain and maintain ANCC Magnet designation and PTAP (Nurse Residency) designation.
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):
- Supports staff professional development with activities that include planned and real time educational offerings/support to advance clinical practice, certification, life support/emergency preparedness, TJC requirements, product rollouts, mentoring, etc.
- Responds to changes in nursing practice and develops programs to support those changes.
- Incorporates principles of adult learning in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of education programs.
- Design, plan, prepare and present materials for use in educational programs for nursing staff inclusive of competency based learning modules.
- Accessible to clinicians, and puts education plans in place for staff, monitors completion of staff competencies and education programs.
- Provides educational opportunities that benefit nurses at all stages of their career development.
- Supports integration of evidence based, best practices, and research into practice, contributes to nursing research and incorporates research findings into program planning.
- Work collaboratively with education team, managers, interprofessional team to support initiatives, central and unit orientation activities and is flexible in meeting needs of department.
- Engages and leads in council, committee and task force work that enhances patient care, outcomes, and satisfaction. Chairs, Co-Chairs Committees. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in the development and implementation of patient care policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and standards of care.
- Leads the onboarding, orientation, and nurse residency programs. Responsible for the successful transition of the new hire into the practice environment.
- Maintains current knowledge of ANCC programming related to Magnet and PTAP.
- Leads monthly All-Day Council Meetings for unit-based councils/activities, Research Council, Practice Council, JOE Council, Quality Council and Coordinating Council.
- Collaborates with nurse leaders on membership, roadmaps and council projects and outcomes to advance the professional practice of nursing through these two programs.
- Responsible for working with Magnet/PTAP Director to meet intracycle monitoring, annual reports, reports, communication to ANCC national office and all written/submitted documents.
- Engages with nurses as well as staff, physicians, and leaders across the organization to ensure knowledge and awareness of Magnet and PTAP programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- MA Registered Nurse license is required.
- BLS Certification required, AHA/RC preferred
- ACLS Professional Organization Certifications (ONC, CNOR, Etc.) is preferred.
EDUCATION:
- Master’s Degree is preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
- 3-5 years of work experience is required.
- 1-3 years of supervisory/management experience is required.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Consistently promote a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in the organization's WE CARE values.
Pay Range:
$39.25 - $101.17
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.
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