Clinical Educator, Surgical Transplant ICU (Georgetown)

General Summary of Position

Provides educational leadership for professional nursing practice in alignment with the mission, vision, values and goals of the Division of Nursing / MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Magnet designation.

Exemplifies and promotes excellence in education, practice, and research through leadership and mentorship of nursing staff and through collaborative multidisciplinary relationships within the medical center, as well as throughout local, regional and national arenas.

Uses adult learning principles and instructional strategies to assess, design, implement and evaluate continuing nursing education programs that enhance and promote clinical competency and standards of care.

Promotes, disseminates and integrates evidence-based practice, performance improvement, and nursing research into clinical practice.

Supports and facilitates certification of clinical nurses. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.

About MedStar Georgetown's Surgical Transplant ICU (S4-4) :

Thespecialized 24-bed critical care unit is staffed by highly dedicated andexperienced nurses and intensivists, complemented by skilled respiratorytherapists, and other healthcare professionals trained to care for acutely illsurgical patients.

Surgical specialties include transplant (liver, kidney,pancreas, and small bowel), thoracic surgery, plastic-reconstructive surgeries,vascular surgery, abdominal and ear, nose and throat surgery.

The STICU isequipped to provide patients with state-of-the-art therapies at the bedside(continuous renal replacement), advanced hemodynamic monitoring, complexmechanical ventilation modes and medication infusions.

The synergy between ourprofessional expertise and our patient care model allows for clinical outcomes andresults which are among the best in the nation.

Unit leadership supportsparticipation in shared governance, research, and continuing education as wellas national specialty certification.

The STICU is the proud recipient of theGold Level Beacon Award for Nursing Excellence from the American Association ofCritical Care Nurses (AACN).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as a positive role model / mentor / leader for nursing staff at all times. Facilitates the development of staff for both the preceptor and mentor role.
• Assesses learning needs of the nursing staff on the assigned unit / s at least once per year.
• Plans, develops, implements and evaluates unit-based orientation and other educational programs, including specialty fellowship programs, using adult learning principles and strategies, to meet the learning needs of the nursing staff to ensure competency and to advance the skills and knowledge of the nursing staff.
• Collaborates with others to increase efficiency and reduce duplication of resources.
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement and Quality activities, projects, and nursing research studies via committees, councils, task forces, and conferences.
• Facilitates and promotes the integration of evidence-based practice, research, and tenants of Magnet.
• Develops, implements and evaluates policies, procedures, and standards.
• Advances, supports and facilitates certification of staff nurses on units.
• Provides education consultation for staff, nursing students, nursing managers, and others within the multi-disciplinary team.
• Participates in Councils, Committees, Task Forces and Work Groups at the unit, department, hospital and system level. Provides leadership mentoring when appropriate.
• Collaborates with contracted schools of nursing to clarify clinical objectives and promote appropriate undergraduate and graduate learning experiences.
• Promotes MGUH and own advanced nursing practice by membership in professional organizations, providing poster and podium presentations at conferences, and active participation in other professional / educational opportunities.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not to be considered as all-inclusive.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing required
• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree in Nursing Education or other related field preferred

Experience

• 5-7 years Clinical experience preferred
• 1-2 years in a university teaching hospital preferred
• Clinical education experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• CNE Certification in Nursing Education or clinical area within 1 Year required
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and / or Compact State Licensure Current . licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Role model excellence in professional nursing.
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills with a solid clinical background as it pertains to the specialty area.
• Ability to assess needs of learners, design curricula, develop education programs, teach and guide learners, and evaluate learning to implement evidence-based practice and research, using adult learning principles.
• Competency in computer technology such as, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and other technology for teaching purposes.

Why MedStar Health?

At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered.

We live up to this promise through :

• Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, . region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, ., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research.

Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation.

As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team.

Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.

It’s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations.

MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws.

If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.