Please Note: This position works 40 hours per week on the Day Shift. Normal hours are 6:45am to 3:15pm with occasional deviation to accommodate Staff Education needs on other shifts.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Plans, implements and evaluates educational offerings based on the learning needs of nursing staff and clinical needs of the patients.
• Provides instruction/direct care to challenging patient populations with medical and/or mental illness on unit, which include but are not limited to patients with: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Brain Injury, Infectious Disease, Psychiatric diagnosis and behavioral challenges.
• Provides didactic learning in the classroom, lab, and on-unit clinical settings for direct clinical care, supervision and evaluation.
• Analyzes statistical and outcome data, standards of regulatory agencies and supportive quality indicators to assure that the departments and hospital wide expectations are met.
• Plans and develops appropriate and inclusive programs by providing courses of instruction and clinical training and regularly evaluating curricula.
• Responsible for reviewing and revising education and administrative policies in consultation with nursing administration.
• Collaborates in the development, implementation and evaluation of the philosophy and objectives of the Staff Development Department.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of learning needs of nursing staff.
• Collaborates in the hiring process of nursing department direct care staff.
• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of the orientation program for all new nursing staff.
• Oversees competency assessment program for nursing staff.
• Maintains and evaluates records to document achievement of the goals and objectives of the Staff Development department.
• Provides orientation for faculty from affiliating schools.
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with all hospital departments in meeting departmental goals.
• Participates on appropriate hospital and nursing committees.
• Pursues activities to promote professional growth and development of self and the department.
• Compliance with all applicable state and federal laws including, but not limited to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations which govern the privacy and confidentiality of information about patients.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Nursing or Nursing Education
• Three years of clinical experience; at least one year in a teaching position
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

About Tewksbury Hospital:

Tewksbury Hospital offers a broad range of services including a physician on site at all times, around-the-clock nursing care, rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, psychology services, social services, nutritional services, and an on-site dialysis clinic.

Learn more about our important work: https://www.mass.gov/locations/tewksbury-hospital

Pre-Hire Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

For questions about this requisition, please contact Human Resources at 978-851-7321 x2347.

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Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic or medical facility and (B) of which at least two years must have been in a supervisory, administrative, or managerial capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A Graduate degree with a major in Nursing may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience. No substitutions will be allowed for the required (B) experience.

Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LEVELS IN SERIES: Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing .

Recent graduates from an approved school of nursing must have applied for the first available registered nurse examination.

Special Requirements: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license may be required.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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Title 101 CMR 23.00 / Vaccination Requirement / Posting Language
*Applies to congregate care and 24/7 facilities

Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.