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Backus Hospital is actively hiring a Clinical Educator for our inpatient Med Surg and Cardiology units. Our Clinical Educators are professional Registered Nurse Leaders responsible for implementation of the educational program, modeling the highest quality of patient care. We offer a supportive environment to promote professional and interpersonal development and growth.
Backus Hospital doesn't just take great care of our patients; we take great care of our Clinical Educators too.
We offer:
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment and up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleague AND dependents
• Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loans
• Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health
• Benefit eligibility for those working 24 or more budgeted hours a week
• Generous Paid Time Off and health insurance packages
• 401K with matching employer contribution
• Free parking
For more than 125 years, 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.
A3 is a 30-bed unit where our dedicated team of nursing and healthcare professionals provides compassionate care to a varied Medical/Surgical patient population. Our staff follows Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols for improved postoperative outcomes. E4 Cardiology Telemetry is a 28-bed unit and serves as the central cardiac monitoring site for the inpatient floors. We are an energetic, collaborative team that is committed to excellence within in a fast-paced environment. Combining our skill and use of innovative technology, our patient and family centered care creates an environment that promotes caring and healing.
Qualifications:
• Graduate of a school of nursing. Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) or currently enrolled in a program and on track to complete within four (4) years of hire.
• Current unrestricted license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut
• Five (5) years recent acute care experience. Three (3) years clinical experience in focus area of job responsibility
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications; Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC) board certification preferred
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.
