Clinical Educator (RN) - Med-Surg / Tele

Location Detail : Backus Hospital (10309)

Shift Detail : intermittent responsibilities on the off-shifts

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Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common : Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Since 1893, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

JOB SUMMARY

The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner is a Register Nurse with NPD practice judgement and expertise who influence professional role competence and growth of learners. The NPD practitioner

is responsible for supporting learners within the context and framework of the Nursing Professional Development, Scope and Standards practice as approved by the American Nurses Association.

This position works in collaboration with nursing leadership to foster and influence competency management, clinical nursing education, professional role development, policy standardization, collaborative partnerships, scientific inquiry, transition to practice and onboarding / orientation of new Hartford HealthCare colleagues.

The practitioner is an essential member of the nursing leadership team who promotes the alignment of regional NPD and practice excellence with the HHC system as a whole.

Qualifications

• BSN required; enrollment in a Master’s program with degree completion within two years of hire date preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of active clinical nursing experience with at least 1 year of experience in an acute care environment. Experience as a preceptor.
• One year of relevant teaching experience preferred, nursing professional development and / or specialty area preferred.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements

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With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work / life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment .