Clinical Educator (RN) Perioperative Services - Relocation Offered!

About this Job : 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 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. Minimal 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 2 years in a university teaching hospital preferred Clinical education experience preferred Licenses and Certifications Cert Nurse Educator - CNE Certification in Nursing Education or clinical area within 1 Year required RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and / or Compact State Licensure Current D.C. 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. This position has a hiring range of : USD $89,065.00 - USD $162,801.00 / Yr.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a