At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.
Job Summary
The Nursing Professional Development Staff Educator is accountable for implementing and supporting programs for staff development, education, quality, and evidence-based practice. Facilitates assessment and identification of practice gaps and learning needs. Support onboarding, transitions to practice, continuing education, and academic student placement experiences within the nursing division. Change Agent for quality, safety and practice improvement: Analyze quality outcomes, synthesize data and evidence to support the development and implementation of collaborative improvement initiatives. Adapts strategies to address barriers and sustain changes in practice. Promotes professional development of nurses and support staff (higher education, certification, engagement in shared governance, leadership development, scholarly inquiry). Participates in strategic planning and goal development. Advances healthy interprofessional practice and learning environments. Promotes and participates in nursing shared governance and other organization or system level committees/councils. Promotes a culture of innovation, scholarly inquiry, and high reliability. Participates in the evaluation and synthesis of best available evidence into practice changes. Utilize reliable instruments or tools to measure impact of practice change. Supports teams in the pursuit of nursing accreditation and regulatory compliance (e.g. Transition to Practice, Magnet, TJC, DPH, other Specialty Certifications). Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives with high reliability framework. In the absence of a Nursing Supervisor, may function independently in this role.
Qualifications
RN required. BSN required; MSN preferred.Clinical or professional specialty certification required; NPD-BC preferred.3-5 years nursing practice required, critical care experience preferred.1-2 years experience with facilitation of precepting, and education programs required.Critical Thinking Skills.Strong interpersonal skills in order to work with people at all levels of the organization and system.Ability to motivate self and others.Self-directed, ability to work independently and within teams.Excellent time management skills, with ability to multi-task.Ability to advance knowledge, skills, and attitudes of others.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
1133 Centre Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Night (United States of America)
EEO Statement:
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.