Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Center (BMC), a Magnet Hospital for Nursing Excellence is looking for a Nurse Educator to join our Vascular Access Service Team (VAST)!

The Clinical Education Coordinator is an RN with a talent for teaching and engaging with staff to advance staff knowledge and proficiency in clinical practice.  The Clinical Education Coordinator supports the implementation of Nursing care delivery to meet practice and compliance standards.  The scope of responsibility and accountability for the Clinical Education Coordinator role continuously evolves to meet the demands of the practice and regulatory environment.  The strategic goals of the organization are a guide for the Clinical Education Coordinator’s priorities and goals.  The Clinical Education Coordinator assumes various roles, including educator/facilitator, educator/oriented, change agent/team member, consultant, leader/communicator, collaborator/advisor/mentor. 

As health care is constantly evolving, the Clinical Education Coordinator plays a pivotal role in helping the organization and its staff to adapt to these changes' demands.  The Clinical Education Coordinator must remain flexible and maintain a focus on the future.  He/she must be proactive in leading change rather than reacting to emerging trends (such as workforce issues, clinical practice changes, professional development practice changes, and organizational changes).

SCHEDULE:

• Full Time (4) 10 hour shifts

• Rotating schedule

• Location: Baystate Medical Center, Springfield MA

Job Requirements:

• Quality of Nursing Professional Practice: Systematically assesses and supports the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice by providing observation and just-in-time training or corrective action as needed. Tracks trends in consult calls and leads the development of plans to address education/practice needs in collaboration with unit leadership and educators.

• Education: Maintains current knowledge and competency in nursing and professional development practice and achieves professional development as needed to model the way for staff.

• Professional Practice Evaluation: Evaluates his/her practice concerning professional practice standards and guidelines, along with relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.

• Educational Program Support: Supports the assessment and design of educational plans; implements and evaluates educational programs and projects (orientations, continuing education, competencies, and in-services) for direct care providers.

• Collegial: Establishes collegial partnerships contributing to the professional development of peers, students, colleagues, and others.

• Collaboration: Collaborates with inter-professional teams, leaders, stakeholders, and others to accomplish positive clinical and educational outcomes.

•  Ethics: Integrates ethics in all areas of practice.

• Best Practice and Evidence: Integrates findings of current practice literature and regulatory updates into practice

• Resource Utilization: Considers safety, effectiveness, and cost factors regarding educational activities and expected outcomes.

• Use Process Improvement data to educate staff on safety, quality, patient experience, and value

Qualifications

• ASN or higher.  Must have one earned degree in Nursing - Licensed in the state of Massachusetts
• BLS/CPR certification thru the American Heart Association

• Must be matriculated in a BSN program within 12 months of hire.

Required Work Experience: 

• Two years in a professional nursing practice.
• Experience teaching/precepting individuals or groups of students or staff; experience as a charge nurse preferred.

Skills and Competencies: 

• Computer proficient in EMR and MS Office
• Knowledge of adult learning principles
• Knowledge of the diverse populations served
• Ability to critically process information and communicate effectively verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to teach individuals and groups of staff
• Promotes a safe and healthy work environment
• Ability to establish and maintain positive