Staff Nurse Educator - Operating Room

Cooley Dickinson is the hospital for nurses to learn, grow and accelerate their career. We are seeking professionals who are committed to the highest quality patient care and will contribute to our on-going pursuit of excellence.<br> <br> <b>About Us</b> <br> <br>With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.<br> <br> <b>Accolades and Recognition</b> <br> <br>Our staff has been consistently recognized for the quality of care and commitment to patient safety provided on a daily basis. Some of these awards include:<br> <ul> <li>Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) <b>5-star rating</b> </li> <li>The American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) <b>Beacon Award for Excellence</b> </li> <li>Human Rights Campaign Foundation<b> LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader</b> designation</li> <li>The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) awarded a Level 3 <b>Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA)</b></li> <li>Baby-Friendly USA designated <b>Baby-Friendly Hospital</b> </li></ul> <br>The Staff Nurse Educator is responsible for providing educational support, developing in-service and educational programs, assisting in competence evaluation, and promoting the individual development of staff nurses. <br> <br>This position is part of the Massachusetts Nurses Association Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. <br> <br>The Staff Nurse Educator reports to the Nurse Director and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.<br> <br> <b>Qualifications</b> <br> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school required; Master's degree in Nursing or related field preferred</li> <li>Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required</li> <li>Two (2) years experience as a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room and two (2) years teaching experience required</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both in writing and in presentations required</li> <li>Current American Heart Association BLS certification required</li></ul> <br> <br> <b>EEO Statement</b> <br> It is the policy of Cooley Dickinson Health Care to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cooley Dickinson Health Care will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.<br> <br>Cooley Dickinson Health Care embraces diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, and encourages people of color, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ candidates, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmJnZW5lcmljLjUwMDc5LjEyNTI0QHBhcnRuZXJzaGVhbHRoY2FyZXRlY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">