Nurse Educator (Nurse Instructor)

Description

Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children, part of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking a Nurse Educator (RN) to play an essential role in shaping the professional growth and clinical excellence of staff by designing and delivering meaningful education and training programs. This position offers the opportunity to influence the quality of patient care by creating engaging learning experiences that align with best practices, adult learning principles, and regulatory requirements. Working closely with clinical leaders and subject matter experts, the Clinical Educator ensures that staff receive the tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

This is a dynamic role for someone who thrives at the intersection of education and clinical practice. By fostering a culture of continuous learning, the Nurse Educator supports the development of a highly skilled workforce while contributing to organizational compliance and quality improvement. With the chance to lead orientation, ongoing education, and specialized training, this position is ideal for a professional who values collaboration, innovation, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on both staff and patient outcomes.

The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 - 4 : 30, with weekends off.

Please Note : This position requires a current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.

Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive) :

• Assess clinical training needs by collaborating with department leaders and reviewing existing programs.
• Plan, develop, and implement education and training initiatives that align with staff learning needs, patient care requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee and maintain clinical competency programs, including role-specific orientation, ongoing training, and specialized education for all staff, contracted personnel, and affiliates.
• Develop and deliver facility-wide orientation, annual mandatory training, and just-in-time education for high-risk procedures and unique patient populations.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and leadership to create and update policies, procedures, and training materials that support compliance and best practices.
• Provide instruction in workplace violence prevention (MANDT), CPR, and other essential clinical skills.
• Partner with the Quality Management Department to ensure education and training meet Joint Commission and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor, track, and maintain accurate records of staff compliance, competencies, and education files.
• Coordinate and deliver training on new clinical equipment and products while promoting educational opportunities across the organization.
• Actively participate in audits, committees, and quality improvement initiatives related to clinical education and training.

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Preferred Qualifications :

DPH Mission and Vision :

The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to promote and protect health and wellness and prevent injury and illness for all people, prioritizing racial equity in health by improving equitable access to quality public health and health care services and partnering with communities most impacted by health inequities and structural racism.

We envision a Commonwealth with an equitable and just public health system that supports optimal well-being for all people in Massachusetts, centering those with systemically and culturally oppressed identities and circumstances.

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