Registered Nurse Educator

Job Overview:

This Clinical Educator Generalist will complete Registered Nurse competencies across the Hospital in multiple specialties.

The Clinical Educator of Nursing utilizes system strategies and tools to assess the competency of new nursing staff members while focusing on quality of care and patient safety goals. Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence-based principles and clinical nursing expertise into educational experiences for both new and experienced team members. Prepares annual self-development plans, sets professional goals and seek opportunities for achieving them. Contributes to quality and safety initiatives across the organization.

Duties:
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Implements Inova Health System programs for team members to achieve patient care and outcome standards, such as core measures, Magnet standards and patient satisfaction.
* Plans and implements educational activities to support individual development and organizational goals. Utilizes system strategies and tools to assess competence of new nursing team members while focusing on quality of care and patient safety goals.
* Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence-based principles, and clinical nursing expertise into educational experiences for both new and experienced team members
* Incorporates best practices and research into educational programs while analyzing quality and effectiveness of educational programs.
* Informs appropriate nursing leaders when team members are unable to successfully complete, or are noncompliant with, required competencies.
* Works with teams to synthesize data about quality and safety measures which lead to needed improvements in standards of care by developing, revising and implementing polices, procedures and protocols.
* Collaborates with clinicians to ensure practice is evidence-based and identifies, reviews and applies evidence to guidelines and standards for patient care.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience:

- Previous experience in adult education, critical care, ICU, acute care, pediatrics, or home care settings
- Proficiency in medical terminology and medical documentation
- Strong understanding of medical records management

Joining our team offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment where you can make a real difference in patients' lives. We provide ongoing training and support for professional growth. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and thrive in a fast-paced medical setting, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

*Additional Requirements*

\* Three (3) years progressive experience in Nursing/Clinical Specialty and/or Nursing/Clinical Education

\* Master's degree in nursing, Healthcare, Education and/or other relevant field.

\* Licensed or eligible for license in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse.

\* National certification in Nursing Professional Development or Nursing Specialty within one year of hire.

\* Ability to facilitate clinical-based employee education in a variety of settings including classroom based, online programs and simulation-based programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39.66 - $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
* Critical & Intensive Care
* Medical-Surgical
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Evening shift
* Monday to Friday
* Night shift

License/Certification:
* Driver's License (Preferred)
* BLS Certification (Required)
* RN (Required)

Ability to Commute:
* Alexandria, VA 22304 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Alexandria, VA 22304: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

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