Position Purpose:

At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Nurse Senior – Educator, also known as the Nursing Professional Development Specialist, advances nursing excellence through evidence-based education and professional development. This role empowers nurses to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care by fostering lifelong learning and supporting clinical competency across Cardiovascular and Medical-Surgical service lines.

Required:

• Current and valid Connecticut RN license.

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program. A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is a strong preference; near requirement. BSN candidates will only be considered if they are actively pursuing an MSN or higher degree.

• Minimum of 3 years of recent clinical experience in Medical-Surgical inpatient specialty/service lines. This will include, but is not limited to: Cardiac Step Down, Telemetry, Medical Oncology, Neuroscience, and other medical-surgical service lines.

Preferred:

• Experience in staff education or professional development (strong preference; nearly required).

• Current BLS certification and advanced specialty certifications (ACLS, etc.). Certification support will be offered post-hire.

• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver educational programs for nursing staff.

Position Highlights:

• Full-Time: 40 hours/week

• This is a salaried position with a range of: $83,304 to $133,328

Ministry/Facility Information:

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. A member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, it is one of the nation’s largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Saint Francis is a Level 1 Trauma Center, a 617-bed hospital, and a major teaching hospital committed to excellence in patient care, education, and innovation.