Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Purpose:

At Mercy Medical Center, the Nursing Instructor in the Education Department assesses, plans, develops, implements, and evaluates staff development programs, including orientation, in-service education, and continuing education. The instructor functions as an educator, consultant, and resource to staff.

What you will do:

• Coordinate and provide competency-based orientation programs for all levels of nursing personnel.

• Develop and provide continuing education activities according to ANCC standards.

• Work collaboratively with students and faculty from affiliating schools of nursing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree or a related field is required. A Master’s degree in Nursing or Education is preferred.

• Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure: Valid and current Massachusetts registered nurse licensure is required.

• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of Labor & Delivery or Maternity practice experience with some teaching experience is required.

• BLS or CPR Certification: Current certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required. Preference granted to those with Instructor certification.

• ACLS: Certification is required, with Instructor certification being highly preferred.

• Neonatal Resuscitation: Certification is required, with Instructor certification being highly preferred.

• Skills: Knowledge of educational methodologies, media, and materials, as well as experience with Meditech applications. Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills are required.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Full-Time – 32 hours/week - Day Shift.

Ministry/Facility Information

Mercy Medical Center has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts. Mercy Medical Center is an 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. Other facilities include Mercy’s Rehabilitation Hospital, a comprehensive hospital-based rehabilitation center on the campus of Mercy Medical Center, and Brightside for Families and Children, an outpatient service offering counseling and family support programs.

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