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 – Cardiac ICU / CCU
$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.
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Your Impact
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is seeking a passionate, experienced Unit-Based Nurse Educator (UBE) to support our 16-bed Cardiac ICU / CCU.
In this role, you will:
· Elevate clinical excellence through education
· Support nurses caring for critically ill cardiac patients
· Drive competency, safety, and professional growth
You will play a key role in preparing staff to deliver safe, evidence-based care while meeting regulatory and quality standards.
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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 outcomes
· Centers of Excellence – Including top programs in Cardiac Care, Critical Care, Oncology and more
· Professional Growth – Strong support for educators, preceptors, and clinical leaders
· Academic Medical Environment – Opportunities to engage in research, evidence-based practice, and innovation
· Career Advancement – Leadership development and continuing education support
· Collaborative Culture – Nurses are empowered, respected, and actively involved in shaping practice
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Job Description:
Position Overview
As the Unit-Based Nurse Educator, you will partner closely with:
· Nursing leadership
· Physicians
· Interdisciplinary teams
You will support:
· Unit orientation
· Ongoing education and competencies
· Quality and compliance initiatives
You will also serve as a trusted clinical resource for frontline staff.
What You’ll Do
· Lead orientation for new Cardiac ICU/CCU nurses
· Coordinate annual education and regulatory requirements
· Deliver training on advanced cardiac technologies including:
o Intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP)
o Impella devices
o Mechanical circulatory support
· Support competency validation and clinical skill development
· Collaborate on quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives
· Promote a culture of continuous learning and clinical excellence
· 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:
· 1–3 years of experience in education, training, or staff development
Technical expertise:
· Advanced cardiac technologies, including:
o Balloon Pumps
o Impella
o IABP
What Makes You Successful
· Strong knowledge of cardiac critical care 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 cardiac nursing practice
· Commitment to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance
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Join Us
If you are passionate about cardiac care and nursing education, this is your opportunity to influence practice, mentor others, and contribute to a high-acuity critical care environment.
Apply today and become part of a Magnet-recognized organization where nurses lead, grow, and make a difference.
Pay Range:
$38.11 – $98.23
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
