The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (LSH), operated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking an experienced professional to serve as our Nursing Instructor for Clinical Education. In this role, the Clinical Educator assesses clinical training needs, evaluates program effectiveness, and recommends improvements to the Education and Training Leader. The educator collaborates with subject matter experts to design and implement clinical education initiatives and works closely with the Quality Management Department to ensure all training materials meet regulatory and Joint Commission standards. The incumbent plans, develops, and delivers clinical education using adult learning principles, and partners with clinical department leaders to ensure orientation, continuing education, and mandatory training are completed and accurately tracked. /Hours:/Monday-Friday 8-4:30PM, Saturday and Sunday Off /Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):/ /Assesses clinical training needs through collaboration with department leaders and review of existing programs./ /Plans, develops, and implements education and training based on staff learning needs and patient care requirements./ /Oversees the clinical competency program for all clinical staff./ /Develops role//-//specific orientation and competency materials with subject matter experts./ /Coordinates and delivers orientation for contracted, agency, and school//-//affiliated personnel./ /Contributes to facility//-//wide orientation and annual mandatory training initiatives./ /Audits education and training files at least twice yearly to ensure regulatory compliance./ /Participates in departmental committees and meetings to support staff education./ /Supports quality improvement initiatives related to clinical training./ /Provides Just//-//in//-//Time training for complex patient needs and high//-//risk procedures./ /Delivers clinical orientation, education, and training to all staff./ /Provides workplace violence prevention training (MANDT) and CPR instruction./ /Develops and submits clinical education content for electronic learning systems (e.g., MassAchieve)./ /Collaborates with leadership on the development of relevant policies and procedures./ /Monitors and coordinates clinical staff compliance with all mandatory training requirements./ /Maintains educational records and competencies in accordance with departmental procedures./ /Schedules and coordinates training on new clinical equipment and products./ /Promotes educational opportunities through signage, digital communications, and learning platforms./ /Required Qualifications:/ /Demonstrates knowledge of effective training methods, techniques, and adult learning principles./ /Plans, conducts, and evaluates training programs./ /Interprets and applies relevant laws, regulations, and policies./ /Prepares and uses charts, graphs, and tables./ /Maintains accurate and organized records./ /Writes clearly and concisely to demonstrate strong written communication skills./ /Communicates effectively verbally, giving and receiving instructions with clarity./ /Builds and maintains positive, collaborative working relationships./ /Exercises sound judgment in decision//-//making./ /Coordinates the efforts of others to achieve work objectives./ /Preferred Qualifications:/ Demonstrates knowledge of the policies, procedures, specifications, standards, guidelines, laws, rules, and regulations governing assigned unit activities. Understands the @types and uses of agency forms. Applies change management and process improvement principles effectively. Explains and applies relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards. Evaluates nursing practices using established methods. Understands the principles and practices of healthcare administration. /About the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital:/ Lemuel Shattuck Hospital is a fully Joint Commission accredited teaching facility that provides acute, subacute, and ambulatory care to patients referred by public agencies and private sector providers. Shattuck Hospital's services help economically and socially disadvantaged patients to get high quality, cost-effective care from a staff that respects their dignity. Located in the heart of Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood, the Shattuck Hospital includes 248 inpatient beds including 95 Psychiatric beds and 29 Correctional Health beds. In addition, the Shattuck has a full outpatient clinic with many specialties that offers treatment to patients of the Department of Mental Health as well as Department of Correction and House of Correction inmates and community patients. The Shattuck hospital is on the forefront of substance use disorder treatment including a Suboxone clinic serving 200 patients. In addition to direct medical services LSH hosts and supports an array of services located on the campus, serving patients struggling with addictions and homelessness. /Learn more about: /what it's like to work as a DPH nurse /Learn more about Shattuck Hospital:/https://www.mass.gov/locations/lemuel-shattuck-hospital /Relocation information:/https://www.mass.gov/service-details/dph-renovation-for-shattuck-hospital-replacement-building /Pre-Hire Process:/ A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website, http://www.mass.gov ADA Reasonable Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #4 First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic or medical facility, and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory, administrative or managerial capacity or as an instructor in nursing, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A Graduate degree with a major in nursing may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience. Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. NOTE: No substitutions will be permitted for the required (B) experience. Special Requirements: Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range. Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Medical Services Organization: Department of Public Health Title: Nursing Instructor - Clinical Educator Location: Massachusetts-Boston-170 Morton Street Requisition ID: 260003SJ
