SICU and CT ICU Nurse Educator Leader

Burlington, MA
• Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
• Full-time
• Rotating When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Unit-Based Nurse Educator – SICU / CT ICU $5000.00 Sign-on Bonus Lahey Hospital & Medical Center Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH)
When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job—you’re making a difference in people’s lives.—Your Impact As Lahey continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced and qualified Unit-Based Nurse Educator to support our Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) and Cardiothoracic Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (CT PACU).The SICU is a 24-bed acute intensive care unit specializing in:

Major trauma care Postoperative multi-system failure

Liver and kidney transplant recovery

Our highly skilled nurses also provide care in the CT PACU setting, supporting patients recovering from cardiothoracic surgery.

This is a high-acuity environment with a 1:1 or 2:1 patient-to-nurse ratio across all shifts. Using advanced technologies, the team cares for patients requiring:

Ventilatory support

Hemodynamic monitoring

Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring

Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
Intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP)
Biventricular assist devices (BIVADs)
In this role, you will help ensure nurses are prepared to deliver safe, evidence-based care while also supporting patients’ families during critical moments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinically strong nurse with a passion for education to influence practice, mentor staff, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning.—Why You’ll Love Working Here At Lahey, nursing is at the heart of everything we do.

What sets us apart:

Magnet Designation – Recognized for excellence in nursing practice and patient outcomes

Centers of Excellence – Nationally recognized programs in Cardiac Care, Critical Care, Oncology, Neurosciences, Orthopedics, and more Professional Growth – Strong support for nurse educators, preceptors, and clinical leaders

Academic Medical Environment – Opportunities to participate in research, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration

Career Advancement – Leadership development and continuing education support

Collaborative Culture – Nurses are empowered, respected, and actively involved in shaping clinical practice

Job Description:

Position Overview The Unit-Based Nurse Educator provides dedicated education and competency support for the SICU and CT  this role, you will partner with:

Nursing leadership

Physicians

Interdisciplinary teams

You will support:

Unit-based orientation

Ongoing education and competency validation

Regulatory compliance and quality initiatives

You will also serve as a clinical and educational resource for frontline nursing staff.

What You’ll Do Facilitate orientation for new SICU and CT ICU nursing staff

Coordinate and maintain annual education requirements, including regulatory and competency-based training

Provide education on advanced therapies and technologies, including IABP and Impella devices

Support competency validation and ongoing clinical skill development

Collaborate with leadership on quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives

Serve as a clinical resource for evidence-based critical care practices

Promote professional growth and a culture of continuous learning

Provide flexibility for occasional nights and weekends to meet unit needs

What You’ll Need

Required:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Active Registered Nurse license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Minimum of 3 years of cardiac specialty nursing experience

Preferred:1 to 3 years of experience in education, training, or staff development

Technical expertise:

Advanced cardiac and critical care technologies, including:

Balloon Pumps

Impella

IABPWhat Makes You Successful Strong knowledge of 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…