Unit-Based Nurse Educator – SICU / CT ICU
About the role
Unit-Based Nurse Educator – SICU / CT ICU $5000.00 Sign-on Bonus
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH)
At Lahey, nursing is at the heart of everything we do. Your Impact As Lahey continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced and qualified Unit-Based Nurse Educator to support our Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) and Cardiothoracic Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (CT PACU).
Responsibilities
- Facilitate orientation for new SICU and CT ICU nursing staff
- Coordinate and maintain annual education requirements, including regulatory and competency-based training
- Provide education on advanced therapies and technologies, including IABP and Impella devices
- Serve as a clinical and educational resource for frontline nursing staff
- Support competency validation and ongoing clinical skill development
- Collaborate with leadership on quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives
- Promote professional growth and a culture of continuous learning
- Provide flexibility for occasional nights and weekends to meet unit needs
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Active Registered Nurse license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Minimum of 3 years of cardiac specialty nursing experience
- Preferred 1 to 3 years of experience in education, training, or staff development
- Technical Expertise: Advanced cardiac and critical care technologies, including: Balloon Pumps, Impella, IABP
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of critical care nursing and evidence-based practice
- Excellent communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and nursing leadership
- Passion for education, mentorship, and advancing nursing practice
- Commitment to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance
Skills
- Effective communication and teaching skills
- Collaborative teamwork abilities
- Knowledge of critical care nursing and evidence-based practice
Benefits
Magnet Designation – Recognized for excellence in nursing practice and patient outcomes
Centers of Excellence – Nationally recognized programs in Cardiac Care, Critical Care, Oncology, Neurosciences, Orthopedics, and more
Professional Growth – Strong support for nurse educators, preceptors, and clinical leaders
Academic Medical Environment – Opportunities to participate in research, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration
Career Advancement – Leadership development and continuing education support
Collaborative Culture – Nurses are empowered, respected, and actively involved in shaping clinical practice
Pay
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.