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MelroseWakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center, over 20 locations and 50 specialties, MelroseWakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career. If you are interested in providing care in your local community, come join our team!

Job Overview

This promotes excellence and innovation in nursing care, contributes to the growth and development of nursing staff through developing / implementing education activities and facilitating the application of nursing theory into clinical practice. Acts as educator to improve and enhance functional capabilities of licensed and non-licensed personnel and volunteers by the provision of orientation, continuing education and in-service programs. Works with the medical and nursing staff and other hospital departments in a collegial and collaborative relationship to ensure safe care to patients through compliance with unit policies, procedures and protocols. Counsels and coaches nurses when problems arise in nursing clinical practice.

Hours : 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday (Between 7a-5p)

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications :

1. Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

2. Registered Nurse (RN) license.

3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

4. Two (2) years of nursing experience and expertise as required by department.

Preferred Qualifications :

1. Master's degree in Nursing.

2. Nursing Professional Development Educator Certification.

3. Three (3) years of relevant nursing experience and expertise as required by department.

4. Clinical teaching experience.

5. Prior supervisory experience.

Duties and Responsibilities : The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Works cooperatively with all department managers and administration to develop, implement, document, and deliver educational content to staff.

2. Provides formal and informal clinical consultation to nursing staff on education and practice issues to achieve competency and compliance in clinical practice.

3. Collaborates with clinical leadership to respond to education and training requests in a timely manner.

4. Evaluates educational offerings and activities in order to revise and improve programs.

5. Identifies educational programs that contribute to the growth and development of nursing personnel from novice to expert based upon identified needs. Develops and / or acquires learning resource materials for nursing staff.

6. Develops, implements, and evaluates orientation programs for professional nurses and non-professional nursing personnel including assessment and skill validation. Participates in the evaluation of orientee' s performance and recommends actions for improvement by identifying strengths and weaknesses.

7. Works closely with nursing administration and education colleagues to ensure a smooth orientation process and to build a flexible workforce.

8. Report any non-adherence, poor performance, identified risk to the individual staff member and relevant clinical leader.

9. Coordinates and implements educational activities to validate competency of nursing department members on hospital wide and unit specific skills.

10. Assures that goals, standards, and regulatory requirements, and other standards are reflected in orientation, skill validation, in-service training and continuing education programs.

11. Facilitates and conducts the educational activities that incorporate new products, policies and procedures into the hospitals. Utilizes a variety of instructional methodologies that incorporate the theories of adult learning.

12. Designs cost effective methods of training for assuring competency of nursing staff in relation to new technology, products, policy and procedures and regulations.

13. Teaches in the classroom, in simulated clinical settings and in the patient care area.

14. Makes rounds on clinical units as appropriate to evaluate patient care of new graduate nursing staff.

15. Participates in system wide and unit-based committees, councils and task forces as designated.

What We Offer :

• Competitive salaries & benefits that start on day one
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Clinical mobility tracks
• Free on-campus parking

About MelroseWakefield Hospital :

MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind : the people of north suburban Boston. MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.

Core to our values, MelroseWakefield Healthcare's commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.

About Tufts Medicine

A healthcare system that works Tufts Medicine is more than a health system - we're a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you'll join an enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits to support you and your family's well-being.

Tufts Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.