Nurse Instructor; Per Diem

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Onsite Nurse Educator (Per Diem)!

Location: Flexible — must be able to travel to client hospitals and facilities in the region.

• Potential for full-time position

About Sed Med

Sed Med is a venture-backed, Connecticut-based medical equipment company uniquely addressing the $42 billion assistive technology market opportunity. Sed Med toilet Lift Assist improves the safety and independence of those who struggle with activities of daily living and reduces injuries to healthcare workers. We have designed and manufactured the only hydraulic toilet seat lifter that mounts onto any toilet with 2 bolts and in 2 minutes.

Sed Med provides up to 80% assistance in raising a user’s body weight on/off the toilet using no electricity.

Why is this important?

• People 85 and older suffer more than 50% of injuries near the toilet
• The average healthcare workers’ compensation claim is ~$42,000; 24% of those claims are due to overexertion

Sed Med has shipped over 200 products, is partnering with 25 healthcare facilities and has signed contracts with 4 distributors at present and actively negotiating with others. We have secured funding to support a three-phased commercial plan nationally.

Sed Med is looking for a clinically experienced, boots-on-the-ground type of person to help bridge the gap between our technology and frontline care teams. We need someone who knows how to speak the language of CNAs, PCAs, and RNs—and who isn’t afraid to ask the right questions, challenge assumptions, and be hands-on in real-world use.

This is a contract, per diem opportunity that offers flexibility and is structured on a 1099 basis. The demand is rising rapidly for the needs of this role. You’ll be our go-to clinical partner for implementation, training, and troubleshooting in rehab and hospital settings, helping ensure Sed Med becomes a meaningful part of the patient care workflow.

What You’ll Do

• Be on-site during onboarding, implementation, or follow-up visits with clients (on-demand, as needed)
• Train and support nursing staff (PCAs, CNAs, RNs) on Sed Med device usage
• Get hands on with the device and patient handling training
• Investigate adoption progress directly with staff—ask questions, observe workflows, and provide actionable feedback
• Encourage and coach staff on patient handling best practices using the device
• Help troubleshoot common objections
• Collaborate with the Sed Med team to improve training strategies and materials

Who Are You

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on nursing/ patient care experience in hospital settings. We're looking for someone who’s been directly involved in patient care—who understands the challenges frontline staff face and can speak their language.
• Curious, investigative, and not afraid to ask “why” - Very Important
• Clinical background (RN, PCA or CNA); experience in hospitals or rehab settings is a must
• Energetic and persuasive you know how to encourage buy-in without being overbearing
• Comfortable communicating with frontline staff and leadership
• Flexibility availability; able to show up on-site when needed and willing to travel
• Experience with patient handling or DME is a plus

Engagement Type

• Part-time / On-call / Contract
• Travel required to client sites (CT, NY, PA, and likely other states)

Compensation

Sed Med will compensate on a per diem basis, and for needs less than 8 hours, Sed Med will pay at an hourly rate. Please note that the per diem rate can exceed 8 hours spent at a facility/hospital (for example, to train multiple shifts, though not necessarily working the entire time).

• Per diem rate: $320/day. This may include a full-day schedule (e.g., up to 12 hours at a hospital to cover multiple staff shifts).
• Hourly rate: $40/hour for jobs less than the per diem.
• Payment schedule:
  Agent per diem and hourly compensation will be paid on a bi-weekly basis for days and/or hours worked during each two-week period.

Travel Reimbursement

• Airfare, rental cars, rideshare/taxis, and other necessary transportation are fully covered.
• Meals during travel are reimbursable.
• Travel time:
  Travel time itself is not separately compensated beyond the daily or hourly rate.

Connecticut Innovations and its portfolio companies are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We have strict wage minimums, generous benefits, and personal leave policies. Our goal is to provide safe, rewarding, and empowering work environments for all who interact with our company and/or portfolio companies.