Clinical Nurse Educator- Professional Development Generalist

The Professional Development Nurse Educator – Generalist is responsible for the design, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of nursing orientation and onboarding programs for newly hired Registered Nurses, Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAPs), and other clinical staff across Brighton BMC.
Working collaboratively with Nursing Leadership, Human Resources, Clinical Operations, and the Professional Development Department, this position ensures newly hired staff successfully transition into practice through evidence-based orientation, competency validation, and ongoing professional development. The Nurse Educator promotes excellence in clinical practice, supports organizational initiatives, and fosters a culture of lifelong learning, patient safety, and continuous quality improvement.
Essential Responsibilities:
Orientation and Onboarding
Coordinate and lead hospital-wide orientation programs for newly hired Registered Nurses, UAPs, and other clinical personnel.
Develop and implement comprehensive onboarding plans.
Design and facilitate classroom, simulation, and competency-based learning.
Collaborate with department leaders to individualize orientation.
Monitor orientation progress and recommend transition to independent practice.
Education and Professional Development
Assess educational needs using quality metrics and regulatory requirements.
Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs utilizing adult learning principles.
Maintain competency validation processes.
Serve as an educational consultant to nursing leadership.
Support evidence-based practice and professional growth.
Regulatory and Accreditation
Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, DPH, CMS, OSHA, and organizational standards.
Maintain documentation supporting survey readiness.
Assist with educational policy and competency development.
Instructor Responsibilities
Serve as an American Heart Association BLS and ACLS Instructor.
Maintain instructor status and teach certification courses.
Support emergency preparedness and simulation education.
Leadership and Collaboration
Partner with Nursing Leadership, Human Resources, and Talent Acquisition.
Participate in quality improvement and organizational committees.
Use outcome data to evaluate educational effectiveness.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Nursing, Nursing Education, or related field.
Current Massachusetts RN license.
5 years of experience as a registered nurse
2 years of experience in nursing professional development, clinical education, or onboarding/orientation.
Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating competency-based educational programs.
Experience onboarding nurses and UAPs in an acute care hospital
Current AHA BLS Instructor certification or ability to obtain within 1 year
Current AHA ACLS Instructor certification or ability to obtain within 1 year
Expertise in adult learning principles, curriculum development, and competency assessment.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, learning management systems, and electronic health records.
Preferred Qualifications
NPD-BC or CNE certification.
Experience coordinating nurse residency or transition-to-practice programs.
Experience with simulation-based education.
Experience leading organization-wide educational initiatives.
Knowledge of Magnet principles and ANCC Nursing Professional Development standards.
Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple departments.
Core Competencies
Adult learning theory
Curriculum design
Competency validation
Clinical coaching
Change management
Evidence-based practice
Quality improvement
Regulatory compliance
Project management
Independent decision-making
Professional accountability
Physical and Work Requirements
Requires classroom instruction, computer work, simulation facilitation, and travel between clinical departments as needed.
Compensation Range:
$43.04- $101.35
This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.
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