Nurse Educator, Pre-Op and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) BWFH

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Responsible for developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating educational programs and clinical training initiatives for nursing staff and healthcare professionals within the Pre-Operative and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) settings. Serves as a clinical resource and educator, ensuring staff competency, regulatory compliance, and adherence to evidence-based perioperative and post-anesthesia care practices. Identifies educational and professional development needs, designs learning experiences to support clinical excellence, and promotes continuous improvement in patient care outcomes. Collaborates with leadership, preceptors, and interdisciplinary teams to facilitate orientation, onboarding, competency validation, and ongoing professional development for staff. Essential Functions: - Develop, implement, and revise orientation, education, and competency programs specific to Pre-Op and PACU clinical practice. - Design educational curricula, training materials, and learning activities that align with evidence-based standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational goals. - Plan, facilitate, and evaluate educational sessions, workshops, simulations, and continuing education opportunities for nursing and healthcare personnel. - Conduct clinical competency assessments and skills validations to ensure safe and effective patient care throughout the perioperative continuum. - Coordinate and support preceptor and mentorship programs for new hires, novice nurses, and students, fostering a positive learning environment. - Assess learning needs and identify opportunities for professional growth and clinical development among staff. - Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for perioperative nursing, patient preparation, anesthesia recovery, patient safety, and quality initiatives. - Collaborate with department leadership to address performance improvement opportunities through targeted education and training. - Maintain accurate records of educational activities, competency assessments, attendance, certifications, and learner outcomes. - Support compliance with accreditation, regulatory, and organizational standards related to staff education and competency. Working Conditions: - Frequent interaction with patients, families, physicians, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams. - Exposure to clinical environments including Pre-Operative and Post-Anesthesia Care Units. - May require occasional schedule flexibility to support staff education across shifts and departmental needs. - Ability to move throughout clinical areas and demonstrate nursing skills and competencies as needed. Qualifications Experience: - 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in Pre-Operative, PACU, Perioperative Services, Ambulatory Surgery, Critical Care, Emergency Department, or Surgical Services required. - 1–2 years of clinical education experience preferred. - 1–2 years of nursing leadership, charge nurse, preceptor, or supervisory experience preferred. Education: - Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required. - Master's Degree in Nursing preferred. - This role cannot accept experience in lieu of a degree. Licenses and Certifications: - Current MA Registered Nurse (RN) license required. - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required. - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification. - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Instructor (ACLS Instructor) Certification. Preferred Specialty Certifications: - Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) - Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) - Nursing Professional Development Certification (NPD-BC) These certifications are preferred and support expertise in perioperative and recovery nursing education. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - In-depth knowledge of perioperative nursing care, anesthesia recovery, and clinical nursing principles. - Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and patient advocacy skills. - Expertise in developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based care practices and educational programs. - Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements related to perioperative and recovery services. - Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills. - Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, anesthesia providers, nursing staff, patients, and families. - Leadership and coaching skills to mentor staff and foster professional development. - Proficiency with electronic health records (EHRs), learning management systems, and healthcare technology. - Ability to analyze data and identify trends to support quality improvement and educational initiatives. - Commitment to lifelong learning and staying current with advancements in nursing practice and patient care. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type Onsite Work Location 1153 Centre Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $93,953.60 - $136,739.20/Annual Grade 7 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay informat