Clinical Educator, 8 hours, Days

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Under the direction of the Director of Education and Nursing Quality, the Clinical Educator (CE) assumes responsibility for assessing the clinical learning needs of the inpatient nursing staff, responding to those needs by serving as a clinical resource and role model, and promoting an environment that encourages professional growth and quality patient care. In collaboration with nursing leadership, the CE supports the educational goals and objectives of the nursing departments.

Major Responsibilities

• Clinical Proficiency and Orientation
  • Assists with orientation and transition of new staff.
  • Provides individualized clinical education and feedback.
  • Assesses and addresses ongoing educational needs.
  • Supports competency development and application.
• Learning and Development
  • Applies adult education principles and varied teaching methods.
  • Reinforces in-service and continuing education.
  • Promotes staff growth through mentorship.
• Support for Departmental Goals
  • Assesses clinical practice and documentation.
  • Provides feedback to managers.
  • Enhances preceptor and charge nurse skills.
• Clinical Expertise and Role Modeling
  • Maintains clinical and instructional competency.
  • Demonstrates professional behavior and evidence-based practice.
  • Participates in staff meetings and utilizes clinical resources.
• Communication and Professional Climate
  • Communicates and collaborates effectively.
  • Maintains communication with leadership about staff and unit needs.
  • Promotes respectful, professional relationships and resolves conflict constructively.
• Professional Development
  • Identifies and addresses personal learning needs.
  • Maintains credentials and certifications.
  • Pursues development that adds institutional value.
• Safety and Policy Adherence
  • Teaches and follows policies and protocols.
  • Advocates for safe care and escalates concerns appropriately.
  • Provides real-time feedback on safety issues.
• Cost-Conscious Education
  • Adheres to budget and promotes cost-saving.
  • Considers financial impact of educational activities.
• Age-Specific Competency
  • Applies knowledge of growth and development stages to patient care.
  • Demonstrates age-appropriate communication and support.

Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education Required: 1. Bachelor's degree in Nursing 2. Current RN License in Massachusetts 3. Current CPR and ACLS certification Preferred: 1. Master's degree in Nursing, Education, Quality, or related field 2. Certification in a related specialty

Experience/Skills Required: 1. Minimum 5 years of current medical, surgical, and cardiac monitoring experience 2. Bedside teaching experience (e.g., student nurses, preceptees) Preferred: 1. Critical care experience

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.