Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Position Purpose: At Saint Marys Hospital, the Nurse Senior Educator will advance nursing excellence through evidencebased education and structured professional development. This role leads centralized learning initiatives, including the Vizientaccredited Nurse Residency Program, PCS Clinical Orientation, and RQI competency programs, supporting nurse onboarding, transitiontopractice, and ongoing clinical readiness across all service lines. What You Will Do: Lead and evaluate centralized education programs, including the Nurse Residency Program, PCS Clinical Orientation, and annual competency activities. Coordinate and instruct within the Vizientaccredited Nurse Residency Program, ensuring consistent, evidencebased transitiontopractice education. Facilitate RQI (Resuscitation Quality Improvement) and support compliance with ongoing resuscitation and competency requirements. Collaborate with nursing leadership, preceptors, and educators to assess learning needs and implement targeted development strategies. Mentor and support new graduates and clinical staff, promoting a culture of professional growth, safety, and evidencebased practice. 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 Emergency Room nursing, Level I or Level II Trauma experience is highly preferred. Preferred: Experience in staff education or Nursing Professional Development (strong preference). Familiarity with nurse residency models, transitiontopractice standards, or ANCC PTAP frameworks. Experience facilitating RQI, competency validation, or centralized clinical orientation. Strong communication, organization, and adultlearning facilitation skills. Current BLS certification (advanced certifications optional; certification support available posthire). 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.
