Clinical Nurse Educator- Perianesthesia
Company: Backus Hospital
Location: Ledyard
Posted on: January 13, 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 e xperience 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 .
Keywords: Backus Hospital, New England , Clinical Nurse Educator- Perianesthesia, Healthcare , Ledyard, Northeast
