Clinical Educator - ER
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on127, Lakeview Avenue, Huron Village, West Cambridge, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02140, United States
About the Organization
MetroWest Medical Center is the largest community health care system between Worcester and Boston, committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive care close to home. This 307-bed regional healthcare system includes Framingham Union Hospital, Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick, and the MetroWest Wellness Center. Recognized for excellence, MetroWest Medical Center was named to the 2019 America's 100 Best Hospitals List by Healthgrades.
Tenet Healthcare, the parent organization, is a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve. From our origins as a small operation in California in 1969, we have grown into a leading health system with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers. We are differentiated by top-notch medical specialists and service lines tailored to each community, working to save lives and accept nothing less than excellence in service of our patients and their families.
At Tenet, the heart of what we do centers on caring with compassion, creating a bond between caregivers and patients. We provide employees with the resources, tools, and support to serve patients in the best way possible, while also taking care of one another to help team members develop their career pathways and maximize their potential.
About the Role
Under the guidance of the Market Education Director, the Nursing Educator serves as a key resource in the orientation and continuing education of nursing staff. This role collaborates with facility and market nursing leadership and staff across departments to assess, plan, develop, implement, facilitate, evaluate, and revise educational programming for all levels of nursing and non-nursing personnel.
The Nursing Educator implements a comprehensive education program for assigned units while following and contributing to Tenet's educational goals and vision. Programs typically include orientation, continuing education, and in-services, executed based on adult learning principles and organizational learning theory. Beyond direct education, the role involves providing consultation on process, performance, and service delivery, as well as contributing to the organization through councils, committees, and workgroups. The educator also provides leadership to preceptors, serves as a role model, and actively mentors nurse residents to support their growth in the profession and clinical practice.
Hiring Process & Requirements
Candidates must successfully complete a background check and a pre-employment health screening, which includes a drug screen. Tenet complies with federal, state, and local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If offered this position, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If an exemption is granted, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
Equal Opportunity
Tenet Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring to our mission of compassionate care.
Work location
Work model: On-site
127, Lakeview Avenue, Huron Village, West Cambridge, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02140, United States
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleAssess, plan, and implement educational programming for nursing and non-nursing personnel
- check_circleDeliver orientation, continuing education, and in-service training to support staff competency
- check_circleDevelop and revise clinical policies and procedures to meet regulatory standards
- check_circleParticipate in quality performance improvement activities and organizational councils
- check_circleLead preceptors and mentor nursing staff, residents, and students in clinical practice
- check_circleCoordinate educational programs such as Grand Rounds and specialty curricula
- check_circleProvide consultation on process, performance, and service-delivery improvements
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in nursing, nursing education, or related specialty
- verified3 years of nursing experience in an acute care setting
- verifiedCurrent state licenses and certifications
- verifiedSuccessful completion of background check
- verifiedPre-employment health screening including drug screen
- verifiedProof of full vaccination or approved exemption
