Clinical Educator Nursing (RN) Perianesthesia

Inova Health System; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement match

Tuition assistance

Mental health support

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Inova Health System is looking for an RN Clinical Educator to join their Perianesthesia and Endoscopy team at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital. This full-time hybrid role involves assessing nursing competencies, providing formal education, and fostering professional growth among team members.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s Degree or BSN and have at least 2 years of specialized nursing experience, with a strong focus on quality of care and patient safety. Inova offers a range of benefits including tuition assistance and mental health support.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in nursing in designated specialty required.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in Virginia as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience as a clinical educator or mentor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess competency of new nursing staff utilizing system strategies.
• Deliver formal education and mentoring for clinician onboarding.
• Prepare annual self-development plans and contribute to quality initiatives.

Skills

Nursing competency assessment

Integration of theoretical knowledge

Professional development planning

Quality and safety initiatives

Clinical mentorship

Education

Master’s Degree or BSN

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Clinical Educator Nursing (RN) Perianesthesia

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Job Description

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is looking for an RN Clinical Educator Nursing to work with the Perianesthesia and Endoscopy team.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

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 seeks opportunities for achieving them.
• Contributes to quality and safety initiatives across the organization.

This hybrid role integrates the responsibilities of a Clinical Educator and Clinical Mentor, delivering formal education, competency development, coaching, and individualized professional guidance to support clinician onboarding, foster evidence-based practice, promote ongoing professional growth, and advance excellence in patient care delivery.

Hours: Full‑time, M-F (regular office hours, with some flexibility as needed based on department needs)

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree is preferred
• 5+ years of hospital based RN experience
• Previous Clinical Educator or Clinical Mentor experience
• ICU or PACU RN experience; ED RN experience may be considered

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.