Clinical Nurse Educator-ICU / CCU Department

Signature Healthcare is Southeastern Massachusetts’ premier local provider of quality, personalized medical services. We are comprised of the award-winning not-for-profit Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital; Signature Medical Group (SMG), a multi-specialty physician group of more than 150 physicians practicing in 18 ambulatory locations. We believe our distinctive Signature Healthcare team approach is the way healthcare should be: medical professionals across many locations communicating and collaborating, taking advantage of technologies and resources to make a difference in the lives and health of our patients.

Position Summary:

The Clinical Nurse Educator will function as a member of the Staff Education and Development team. This individual will collaborate with the Director of Staff Education and Nurse Managers to provide orientation, education and support for the clinical staff. This individual will represent administration in the overall management of the hospital, in the absence of nursing administration and managers. They will participate as a member of the Nursing Management team. A minimum of 3 years ICU/CCU experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides supervision to clinical staff in the provision of patient care.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to meet expectations relative to the purpose of the position and perform each primary responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill education, experience and/or ability required to perform this position successfully.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors of Science in Nursing required; Masters of Science in Nursing preferred . Must be licensed to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/APTITUDE AND EXPERIENCE:

Five years of clinical experience. Demonstrated ability in leadership skills, clinical skills, communication skills and professional creativity. Experience in teaching/mentoring preferred.