Clinical Excellence Program EducatorUnder the direction of the Director of Clinical Practice and Professional Development, the Clinical Excellence Program Educator serves as a key member of the nursing leadership team, advancing a culture of excellence consistent with Magnet principles. This role promotes transformational leadership by inspiring and guiding nurses toward evidence-based practice, professional growth, and continuous improvement in patient safety, satisfaction, and quality outcomes. The educator ensures structural empowerment by providing reliable educational resources and fostering development opportunities that enable direct care nurses to achieve and maintain competency for safe, high-quality patient care in alignment with hospital policy and standards. As part of exemplary professional practice, the Clinical Excellence Program Educator collaborates across disciplines to deliver patient-focused care that is seamless, cost-effective, and outcome-oriented. They actively engage in and drive innovation and empirical quality improvement, including real-time assessment of evidence-based practices, feedback to staff, and collection of quality data for aggregate analysis. A critical component of this role is overseeing the Nurse Residency Program, which supports successful transition-to-practice for new graduate nurses and directly impacts retention and engagement. Responsibilities include:Designing and implementing a structured residency curriculum aligned with national standards.Developing and supporting preceptors and mentors to foster a positive onboarding experience.Monitoring program outcomes, retention rates, and satisfaction metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.Reporting program effectiveness and aligning initiatives with organizational goals and Magnet standards.By championing professional development, promoting professional governance, and implementing strategies that enhance nurse engagement and retention, this role strengthens the organization's commitment to Magnet values and the advancement of nursing excellence.Education/TrainingGraduate of an accredited school of nursingMaster's degree in nursing required5-10 years of current clinical experience; telemetry experience preferredLicenses/Certification:Current MA RN licenseBLSACLSKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)To measure success in this role, the following KPIs will be tracked:Nurse Retention Rate: Percentage of nurses retained at 12 months and 24 months post-hire.Residency Program Completion Rate: Percentage of new graduate nurses successfully completing the program.Residency Satisfaction Scores: Average satisfaction rating from program participants and preceptors.Turnover Reduction: Year-over-year decrease in voluntary turnover among new graduate nurses as well as experienced nurses.Competency Validation Compliance: Percentage of staff meeting competency requirements within designated timeframes.Magnet-Related Outcomes: Evidence of improved patient safety, quality indicators, and nurse engagement scores.Professional Development Participation: Attendance and completion rates for educational offerings and workshops as well as participation in The Sturdy Health Clinical Ladder ProgramRequired Qualifications and Skills:Minimum of 5-10 years of current clinical experience.Proficiency in communication skills (both written and verbal)Demonstrated experience in clinical teachingKnowledge of evidence-based clinical research current findings and resourcesKnowledge of process improvement strategies and change managementDemonstrated ability and effective organizational skills to coordinate and manage projects/departmental initiativesExperience with data collection and interpretation of quality performance measuresAbility to function and multi-task in a dynamic environmentComputer skills including email, Outlook, Microsoft Office and presentation applications such as PowerPoint.Preferred Qualifications and Skills:Nurse Residency Programmatic experiencePathways and/or Magnet Recognition experienceEssential Job Functions:Proficiency in communication skills (both written and verbal)Demonstrated experience in clinical teachingKnowledge of evidence-based clinical research current findings and resourcesKnowledge of process improvement strategiesDemonstrated ability and effective organizational skills to coordinate and manage projects/departmental initiativesExperience with data collection and interpretation of quality performance measuresAbility to function and multi-task in a dynamic environmentOther Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Age and Diversity Related Criteria:Consistently treats patients, colleagues, and visitors with dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics, and cultures.Ability to Fulfill Job Expectations:Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations, and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, and with or without reasonable accommodation.Physical Demands:Must possess sound dexterity and visual acuity. Requires mental alertness, stamina to work in a fast-paced environment or in emergency situations. Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, reach without restriction. Ability to lift between 25 and 50 pounds using good body mechanics. Must be able to push heavy equipment, stretchers, and wheelchairs. May be exposed to all patient care elements within the hospital setting. Must meet annual safety training requirements. Risks of exposure: BFEs, electrical, mechanical and chemical hazards, ionizing radiation. Works any assigned shift within a 24-hour day. Works within hospital policies and procedures to minimize/prevent risk of exposure.