Unit Based Educator, 6 Central, Transplant Unit

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Unit Based Educator, 6 Central, Transplant Unit
40 Hours, Rotating
38 Bed Unit , Liver and Kidney Transplants, Urology and Colorectal Surgeries, Bariatric Surgeries.

Job Description:

Why Work at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center?

At Lahey, nursing is at the heart of everything we do. We are nationally recognized for nursing excellence, shared governance, professional autonomy, and a culture that values inquiry, innovation, and lifelong learning.

What sets Lahey apart:

· Magnet® Designation – Reflecting our commitment to nursing excellence, quality outcomes, and professional practice

· Centers of Excellence – Including nationally recognized programs in Cardiac Care, Critical Care, Oncology, Neurosciences, Orthopedics, and more

· Strong Professional Development Culture – Robust support for nurse educators, preceptors, and clinical leaders

· Academic Medical Center Environment – Opportunities to engage in evidence-based practice, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration

· Commitment to Growth – Career advancement pathways, leadership development, and continuing education support

· Collaborative & Supportive Culture – Nurses are empowered, respected, and actively involved in shaping practice

Position Summary

The Unit-Based Nurse Educator provides dedicated education and competency support for the 6 Central, Transplant Unit. This role partners closely with nursing leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to support unit orientation, annual education requirements, regulatory compliance, and quality monitoring initiatives while serving as a clinical and educational resource for frontline nursing staff.

Key Responsibilities

· Facilitate unit-based orientation for new 6 Central, Transplant Unit nursing staff

· Coordinate and maintain annual education requirements, including regulatory, competency, and skills-based training

· Provide education related to advanced transplant techniques

· Support competency validation and ongoing clinical skill development

· Collaborate with nursing leadership to support quality monitoring, safety, and performance improvement initiatives

· Serve as a clinical resource for evidence-based cardiac and critical care practices

· Promote professional growth, clinical excellence, and a culture of continuous learning

· Provide flexibility for occasional nights and weekends to meet unit needs

Qualifications

· Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required

· Current Registered Nurse license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

· Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association required

· Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required

· Minimum of 3 years of cardiac specialty nursing experience required

· Additional 1–3 years of training, education, or staff development experience preferred

· Demonstrated proficiency with Liver and Kidney Transplants, Urology and Colorectal Surgeries, Bariatric Surgeries.

Skills & Knowledge

· Strong knowledge of cardiac 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 cardiac nursing practice

· Commitment to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance

Join Us!

If you are passionate about cardiac care and nursing education and want to make a meaningful impact within a highly specialized critical care environment, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center offers an exceptional opportunity to grow and lead.

Apply today and become part of a Magnet organization where nurses lead, grow, and make a difference.

 

 

Pay Range:

$38.11 - $98.23

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.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

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