Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Position Purpose: At Saint Marys Hospital, the Nurse Senior Educator, informally known as the Nursing Professional Development Specialist, will advance nursing excellence through evidence-based education and professional development with a primary focus on Women, Infant, and Children services, including LDRP and NICU environments. This role empowers nurses to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care by fostering lifelong learning and supporting clinical competency across these specialty areas. What You Will Do: Design and implement educational programs for Womens Health, LDRP, and NICU teams, ensuring compliance with AWHONN standards. Facilitate high-fidelity simulations, particularly for NICU and obstetric emergencies, to strengthen clinical readiness. Collaborate with leadership and interdisciplinary partners to support initiatives that expand NICU capabilities and enhance relationships with internal and external community resources. Serve as a mentor and resource for nursing staff, promoting evidence-based practice and quality improvement in maternal-child health. Minimum Qualifications: Required: Current and valid Connecticut RN license. Graduation from an accredited nursing program. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) strongly preferred; BSN candidates will be considered if actively pursuing an MSN or higher degree. Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum or NICU inpatient specialty/service lines. Preferred: Experience in NICU environments and neonatal resuscitation. Familiarity with AWHONN standards and maternal-child health best practices. Ability to design and conduct simulation-based training. 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: 40hours/week This is a salaried position Salary Range: $83,304 to $133,328 Ministry/Facility Information: Saint Marys Hospital, operating since 1909, is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital dedicated to serving patients in Waterbury, CT, and the surrounding communities. What sets us apart is evident from the moment you walk through our doors: the genuine warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the pristine condition of our facilities, and the way we strive to make patients and their families feel cared for, akin to being a cherished member of our own family. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, were 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.
