Nursing Educator (RN) - Medicine

Nurse Educator

Work where every moment matters.

At Hartford HealthCare, more than 40,000 colleagues come together with pride, compassion, and a shared commitment to excellence. As part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network, you'll work in an environment where innovation, learning, and professional growth are truly supported.

Hartford Hospital is one of New England's largest and most respected teaching hospitals. As a Level 1 Trauma Center and home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast, we provide cutting-edge care through advanced technologies and highly specialized programs. We are also home to the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When patients require expertise and treatment options beyond the capabilities of other hospitals, they turn to us.

Job Summary

The Nurse Educator functions within the framework of professional nursing practice and collaborates closely with nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary care team. In this role, you will design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate educational programs and initiatives that support staff development, clinical competency, regulatory readiness, and organizational goals. You will play a key role in shaping onboarding, ongoing development, and professional growth for nurses within high-acuity medical-surgical environments.

Qualifications

Minimum of three years of recent acute care clinical nursing experience is required.

Experience serving as a preceptor is required.

One year of teaching experience preferred; nursing professional development or specialty-area experience preferred.

BSN required; active enrollment in a Master's program with degree completion within two years preferred.

Why Acute Care Experience Matters for This Role

Our medical-surgical units care for diverse, high-acuity patient populations with rapidly changing needs. This environment requires strong clinical judgment, the ability to prioritize effectively, and a deep understanding of acute care practice. Recent hands-on acute care experience ensures Nurse Educators can effectively support staff competency, guide clinical development, and partner with unit leaders to advance outcomes.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut (required prior to hire).

NPD or Clinical Specialty Certification required within two years of hire/transfer.

BLS required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proven ability to develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programs.

Strong understanding of adult learning principles.

Knowledge of high reliability principles and LEAN process improvement methodologies.

Demonstrated leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, with strong Excel skills.

Why Hartford HealthCare?

We are committed to supporting your career at every stage. Across our statewide network, you'll find extensive opportunities for development, advancement, and continuing education. Our comprehensive benefits program supports work-life balance while promoting long-term career success.

Every moment matters and this is your moment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.