Nurse Educator- Critical Care- Cardiac ICU

Nurse Educator
- Critical Care
- Cardiac ICU - 40hrs

Beth Israel Lahey Health

Posted Mar 9

Full-time

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is seeking an experienced and passionate Unit-Based Nurse Educator (UBE) to support our 16-bed Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Coronary Care Unit (CCU). This role is dedicated to advancing clinical excellence through education, competency validation, and professional development for nurses caring for critically ill cardiac patients.

The Cardiac ICU/CCU provides highly specialized care utilizing advanced cardiac technologies, including intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), Impella devices, and other mechanical circulatory support modalities. As the UBE, you will play a key role in ensuring staff are well‑prepared to deliver safe, evidence‑based care while meeting regulatory and quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinically strong cardiac nurse with a passion for education to influence practice, mentor staff, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning in a high‑acuity critical care environment.

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.

• 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

The Unit-Based Nurse Educator provides dedicated education and competency support for the Cardiac ICU/CCU. 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.

• Facilitate unit-based orientation for new Cardiac ICU/CCU nursing staff
• Coordinate and maintain annual education requirements, including regulatory, competency, and skills-based training
• Provide education related to advanced cardiac therapies and technologies, including IABP and Impella devices
• 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

• 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 advanced cardiac technologies, including Balloon Pumps, Impellas, and IABPs

• 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…