Clinical Educator (RN) - Operating Room
Company: Backus Hospital
Location: Hope Valley
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309) Shift Detail:
Predominantly shift 1 with intermittent need to meet with off shift
staff Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000
Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in
common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We
invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive
healthcare network. Since 1893, Backus Hospital has been the
primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern
Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London
and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR
helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of
high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of
our communities. JOB SUMMARY The Nursing Professional Development
(NPD) Practitioner is a Register Nurse with NPD practice judgement
and expertise who influence professional role competence and growth
of learners. The NPD practitioner is responsible for supporting
learners within the context and framework of the Nursing
Professional Development, Scope and Standards practice as approved
by the American Nurses Association. This position works in
collaboration with nursing leadership to foster and influence
competency management, clinical nursing education, professional
role development, policy standardization, collaborative
partnerships, scientific inquiry, transition to practice and
onboarding/orientation of new Hartford HealthCare colleagues. The
practitioner is an essential member of the nursing leadership team
who promotes the alignment of regional NPD and practice excellence
with the HHC system as a whole. Qualifications BSN required;
enrollment in a Master’s program with degree completion within two
years of hire date preferred. Minimum of 3 years of active clinical
nursing experience with at least 1 year of operating room
experience. Experience as a preceptor. One year of relevant
teaching experience preferred, nursing professional development
and/or specialty area preferred. Licensure, Certification,
Registration • Licensed Registered Nurse from the CT DPH obtained
prior to hire date. • NPD or Clinical Specialty Certification
within two years of hire hire/transfer • BLS required Knowledge,
Skills and Ability Requirements • Demonstrates ability to develop,
deliver and evaluate educational programs. • Working knowledge of
high reliability and LEAN process improvement strategies. •
Demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to education as a
methodology for promoting continuous quality improvement in the
delivery of patient care and services. • Knowledge of the
principles/theories of adult learning. • Knowledge of unit based
orientation plans. • Strong skills in the process of educational
needs assessments. • Excellent communication skills, both verbal
and written. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a
fast-paced environment. • Must be able to work independently as
well as part of a collaborative team. • Proficient in Microsoft
Word, PowerPoint and strong skills in excel We take great care of
careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare
offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.
Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping
to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community
education to countless men, women and children. We know that a
thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a
competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
Every moment matters. And this is your moment .
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