Clinical Educator Nursing (RN) Cardiovascular Invasive (CVIR) part-time

Inova Health; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan with matching contributions

Tuition and student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off and flexible work schedules

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Alexandria is seeking a part-time RN Clinical Educator to join their CVIR department. In this role, the educator will assess nursing competencies, integrate clinical expertise into educational experiences, and contribute to initiatives aimed at improving quality and safety in patient care. Ideal candidates must possess a Master's Degree or BSN and have relevant nursing experience. This position offers flexible schedules and supports professional growth through education assistance.

Qualifications

• 2 years of progressive experience in nursing in designated specialty.
• 3 months of experience serving as preceptor.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assess the competency of new nursing staff with a focus on quality of care.
• Integrate theoretical knowledge into educational experiences.
• Prepare annual self-development plans and set professional goals.
• Contribute to quality and safety initiatives across the organization.

Skills

Nursing expertise

Ability to assess competencies

Educational techniques

Patient safety focus

Education

Master's Degree or BSN

Job description

Job Description

Inova Alexandria Hospital is looking for a RN Clinical Educator to work with the CVIR (Cardiovascular Invasive) department.

Inova offers diverse inpatient and outpatient specialty nursing career paths with endless opportunities for growth. At Inova, our nurses embody clinical excellence and compassion every day. They are valued for their skills and knowledge and empowered to take on new challenges. Our supportive culture creates a tangible difference in your daily work and the lives of our patients.

All five Inova hospitals received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in 2023—proof of our nursing team's commitment to clinical excellence.

Featured Benefits

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules.

Clinical Educator Job Responsibilities

• 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.

Hours: Part-time, 20 hours/week (Monday- Friday, regular office hours)

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree or BSN and enrolled in Master’s program upon start. If RN has a BSN and enrolled in Master’s program, RN must meet with their Nurse Leader within 3 months to conduct the following:
• Provide a written plan with anticipated Masters completion date
• Submit a review of transcripts from the school indicating the required pre‑requisites and timeline for taking the courses
• Complete Masters within 3 years of start date.
• Experience: 2 years of progressive experience in nursing in designated specialty; 3 months of experience serving as preceptor
• Certification: BLS from the American Heart Association; Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or an active multi‑state RN License.

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world‑class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best‑in‑class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.