Clinical Nurse Educator – Med Surg

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator to join the team! The Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) for the Medical-Surgical Unit will enhance the nursing staffs clinical skills and knowledge. The CNE will develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs that improve patient outcomes and promote evidence-based practice. This role requires a strong clinical background in medical-surgical nursing, excellent communication skills, and a passion for teaching and mentoring. As the CNE, you will promote best practices through staff development and education, ensuring optimal patient outcomes per the guidelines set by NVRH, the Vermont Board of Nursing, Regulatory Agencies, and known best practices.

To thrive in this role, you must have excellent communication and organizational skills and a desire to provide clinical education. In addition, you must have a minimum of three to five years of clinical experience in a Med/Surg setting. Previous experience in nursing education, training, or clinical instruction is preferred.

What you’ll do day-to-day:

Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs and materials for nursing staff in the Medical-Surgical Unit.

Conduct orientation and ongoing training for new and existing staff, focusing on clinical skills, policies, and procedures.

Collaborate with nursing leadership to identify learning needs and create targeted educational initiatives.

Utilize evidence-based practices to enhance nursing care and improve patient outcomes.

Assess and evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs through feedback, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.

Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff, providing guidance and support in clinical decision-making.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and committees related to nursing education and patient care.

Stay current with nursing trends, regulations, and best practices to ensure the highest quality of education and care.

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital is in St. Johnsbury in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. We are a community, not-for-profit, acute care, critical access hospital. NVRH is one of two Vermont hospitals designated Baby Friendly™ by the United Nations. The organization provides primary and preventive care, surgical and specialty services, inpatient and outpatient care, and 24-hour, physician-staffed emergency services. Aligned with community partners, NVRH values and invests in efforts to address social conditions to create well-nourished, well-housed, physically healthy, mentally healthy, and financially secure communities. NVRH serves the health needs of over 30,000 people in Caledonia and southern Essex Counties in Vermont and employs over 700 dedicated staff.

Be part of a healthcare team offering excellent services within your community! NVRH offers competitive wages and a robust benefits package, including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, free gym membership, affordable health/dental/vision plan choices, 401k with company match, and more.

A bachelors degree in nursing, a Vermont or a multi-state compact RN license, and BLS are required.