Clinical Nurse Educator- Perianesthesia
Company: Backus Hospital
Location: Hope Valley
Posted on: February 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309) Shift Detail: Generally
shift 1 but some off-shift responsibilities expected. Work where
every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford
HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride
in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to
become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.
Since 1893, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of
healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to
the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are
the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We
deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with
the goal of improving the health of our communities. JOB SUMMARY
The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner is a
Register Nurse with NPD practice judgement and expertise who
influence professional role competence and growth of learners. The
NPD practitioner is responsible for supporting learners within the
context and framework of the Nursing Professional Development,
Scope and Standards practice as approved by the American Nurses
Association. This position works in collaboration with nursing
leadership to foster and influence competency management, clinical
nursing education, professional role development, policy
standardization, collaborative partnerships, scientific inquiry,
transition to practice and onboarding/orientation of new Hartford
HealthCare colleagues. The practitioner is an essential member of
the nursing leadership team who promotes the alignment of regional
NPD and practice excellence with the HHC system as a whole.
Qualifications - BSN required; enrollment in a Master’s program
with degree completion within two years of hire date preferred. -
Minimum of 3 years of active clinical nursing experience with at
least 1 year of experience in an acute care environment.
Perianesthesia experience and experience as a preceptor. - One year
of relevant teaching experience preferred, nursing professional
development and/or specialty area preferred. Licensure,
Certification, Registration Licensed Registered Nurse from the CT
DPH obtained prior to hire date. NPD or Clinical Specialty
Certification within two years of hire hire/transfer. BLS required.
Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements - Demonstrates ability
to develop, deliver and evaluate educational programs. - Working
knowledge of high reliability and LEAN process improvement
strategies. - Demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to
education as a methodology for promoting continuous quality
improvement in the delivery of patient care and services. -
Knowledge of the principles/theories of adult learning. - Knowledge
of unit based orientation plans. - Strong skills in the process of
educational needs assessments. - Excellent communication skills,
both verbal and written. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in
a fast-paced environment. - Must be able to work independently as
well as part of a collaborative team. - Proficient in Microsoft
Word, PowerPoint and strong skills in excel We take great care of
careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare
offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.
Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping
to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community
education to countless men, women and children. We know that a
thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a
competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
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