Clinical Education Coordinator RN – Acute Care Nursing
- Springfield, United States
Posted 28 days ago
About the role
Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’ premier healthcare provider and home to Baystate Medical Center, a Magnet Hospital for Nursing Excellence, is seeking Clinical Education Coordinators supporting Acute Care Nursing services.
These are exciting opportunities for an experienced bedside RN, charge nurse, preceptor, clinical coach, Staff Development Nurse, or emerging nurse educator who is ready to transition into a Clinical Education Coordinator, Clinical Nurse Educator, Nurse Educator, or Nursing Professional Development Specialist role.
As a Clinical Education Coordinator, you will use your clinical expertise to educate, mentor, and support nurses while advancing evidence-based practice, competency development, professional growth, and exceptional patient care.
Why This Opportunity?
Transition from bedside nursing into a nursing education-focused role
Support onboarding, competency development, and professional growth of nurses
Mentor nurses and share your clinical expertise across acute care teams
Develop skills in clinical education, professional development, and practice improvement
Partner with nursing leaders and educators to advance nursing excellence
Make a meaningful impact on the development of nurses throughout their careers
How This Opportunity Works
Baystate Health is actively recruiting for Clinical Education Coordinator RN opportunities across our acute care hospitals. This posting represents current and upcoming opportunities supporting nursing education, professional development, and clinical practice advancement.
Candidates who apply will be considered for opportunities based on their clinical background, experience, career goals, and the needs of our nursing teams.
A recruiter will connect with qualified candidates to discuss available opportunities, including specific hospital locations, clinical areas, schedules, and next steps.
Locations & Schedules
Each position is assigned to a specific hospital and clinical area, allowing educators to build strong relationships with the nursing teams they support.
Schedule includes evening/night support (8:00 PM – 8:30 AM) to provide education and clinical support when teams need it most
36 hours per week
Clinical Areas Supported
Clinical Education Coordinators may support a variety of acute care nursing environments, including:
Baystate Medical Center – Springfield, Massachusetts
- Medical/Surgical Telemetry Nursing
- Intermediate Care Nursing
- General Surgery Nursing
- Orthopedic Nursing
- Neuroscience Nursing
- Acute Care for Elders (ACE)
- Other inpatient acute care nursing services
Baystate Franklin Medical Center – Greenfield, Massachusetts
Medical/Surgical Telemetry Nursing
Baystate Wing Hospital – Palmer, Massachusetts
Medical/Surgical Telemetry Nursing
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Education Coordinator:
Provides hands-on clinical education, coaching, and support to nurses at the point of care
Supports onboarding, competency development, and professional growth of nursing staff
Develops and delivers evidence-based education to support safe, high-quality patient care
Partners with nursing leaders to identify learning needs and support practice improvement initiatives
Serves as a clinical resource, mentor, and professional development partner for nurses
Supports implementation of new clinical initiatives, workflows, and evidence-based practice changes
Promotes nursing excellence, lifelong learning, and a safe, collaborative practice environment
Required Qualifications
Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience
Experience teaching, precepting, mentoring, or educating nursing staff or students
Why Baystate Health?
At Baystate Health, Clinical Education Coordinators play a vital role in supporting nurses, strengthening clinical practice, and advancing exceptional patient care across our healthcare system.
Join a team committed to:
Nursing excellence
Professional development
Evidence-based practice
Innovation and continuous improvement
Supporting nurses throughout their careers
Education:
Bachelors Degree in Nursing (Required)
Certifications:
Certification in Specialty – Other, Registered Nurse – State of Massachusetts
Compensation
Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.
Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum
$98,051.00 – $112,715.00 – $133,348.00
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.