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Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

$43.90 - $79.02

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours:

Per Diem

Shift:

4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

0

Cost Center:

24050 - 6630 Prof Practice Service Excel

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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General Summary:
 
Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating the staff development and educational activities for assigned area(s). Assures the quality of patient care delivered on assigned unit(s) through the assessment and development of the nursing staff. Participates in the development and implementation of educational programs for the entire Nursing Department.  
 
Position Qualifications:
 
Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related healthcare field required. Must have at least 3 years of clinical nursing experience with 1 year experience in clinical preceptor and/or charge nurse role; experience in teaching highly desired.  Preferred candidates will also have recent Critical Care RN experience.

Currently holds an active RN license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation computer software required. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Process improvement experience preferred. Position requires frequent use of the computer, keyboard and printer; educational equipment such as teaching manikins, simulators, LCD projectors, etc.; and reading of printed materials.

Emergency room experience preferred, nursing education preferred.


Major Responsibilities:
 
Creates atmosphere conducive for learners to learn and to practice in accordance with Standards of Nursing Practice.
 
Collaborates with Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nursing Education Specialist, and others in defining nursing standards, practices, and educational needs of patient and nursing staff.
 
Conducts an educational needs assessment for area(s) of responsibility on a regular basis.
 
Implements and evaluates orientation, in-service, and continuing education programs for staff in assigned areas.  
 
Develops competency level of nursing staff with patients and patient populations managed on assigned unit(s).
 
Implements curricula, instructional strategies, tests, and evaluation tools, and maintains current educational supplies and equipment. Recommends changes to the curricula based on feedback and current clinical and/or educational evidence.
 
Applies evidence-based educational methods and technologies that support development of nursing expertise.
 
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