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Job Description:
Unit-Based Nurse Educator – 7 East / Medical-Surgical Unit
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is seeking an experienced and passionate Unit-Based Nurse Educator (UBE) to support 7 East, a fast-paced adult surgical and medical-surgical inpatient unit. This role is dedicated to advancing clinical excellence through education, mentorship, and competency development for nurses caring for a diverse surgical population.
7 East delivers exceptional care to patients across general surgery, colorectal/urology, and trauma services. Nurses manage patients with multiple co-morbidities, complex wounds and dressings, central lines, TPN, PCA therapy, and pre- and post-operative care—creating a rich environment for learning and professional growth.
As the Unit-Based Clinical Nurse Educator, you will play a key role in supporting education and competency development for this mixed medical-surgical patient population. You will collaborate closely with nursing staff, nurse leaders, and physician partners to foster best practices, enhance clinical skills, and promote high-quality patient outcomes.
Why Work at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center?
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.
What sets Lahey apart:
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Magnet® Designation – Reflecting our commitment to nursing excellence, quality outcomes, and professional practice
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Centers of Excellence – Including nationally recognized programs in Surgery, Trauma, Oncology, Cardiac Care, Neurosciences, Orthopedics, and more
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Strong Professional Development Culture – Robust support for nurse educators, preceptors, and clinical leaders
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Academic Medical Center Environment – Opportunities to engage in evidence-based practice, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration
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Commitment to Growth – Career advancement pathways, leadership development, and continuing education support
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Collaborative & Supportive Culture – Nurses are empowered, respected, and actively involved in shaping practice
Position Summary
The Unit-Based Nurse Educator provides dedicated education and competency support for the 7 East Adult Surgical and Medical-Surgical Unit. This role partners closely with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to support onboarding, precepting, ongoing staff development, and practice initiatives while serving as a clinical and educational resource for frontline nursing staff.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop, coordinate, and deliver unit-specific education programs for adult surgical and medical-surgical nursing care
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Support onboarding, orientation, and precepting for new nursing hires
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Facilitate competency validation and ongoing skills development
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Collaborate with nursing leadership and physician partners to identify learning needs and implement educational solutions
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Serve as a clinical resource for evidence-based practice, policies, and professional standards
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Support quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives
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Promote professional growth, clinical excellence, and a culture of continuous learning
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Provide flexibility for occasional nights and weekends to meet unit needs
Qualifications
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
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Current Registered Nurse license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
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Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association required
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Strong adult Medical-Surgical nursing experience required
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Minimum of 3 years of current, relevant nursing experience
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Experience in staff education, precepting, or clinical coaching preferred
Skills & Knowledge
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Expertise in adult medical-surgical and surgical nursing care, including pre- and post-operative management
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Strong communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills
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Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and nursing leadership
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Demonstrated ability to mentor engaged RNs and support professional growth
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Passion for advancing nursing practice and patient-centered care
Join Us!
We’re looking for the very best people to join our amazing team! If you are driven by education, clinical excellence, and the opportunity to influence practice within a high-acuity surgical environment, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center offers a rewarding environment where your expertise can thrive.
Apply today and become part of a Magnet 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.
