Unit- Nurse Educator – SICU​/CT ICU

Position: Unit-Based Nurse Educator – SICU / CT ICU
# Unit-Based Nurse Educator – SICU / CT ICUBurlington, MA
• Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
• Full-time
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** 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
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* 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
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* 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* IABP
** What Makes You Successful
*** Strong knowledge of critical care nursing and evidence-based…