Clinical Educator (RN) NICU

Inova Health; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement matching program

Tuition and student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off & parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is seeking an RN Clinical Educator to work with the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The role includes developing and delivering education to new and experienced staff in a 108-bed Level IV NICU recognized for high-risk infant care.

The Educator will assess competency, integrate evidence-based practices, and support quality and safety initiatives, with full-time hours Monday–Friday and some flexibility as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or BSN; enrollment in Master's program required.
• 2 years of progressive nursing experience in designated specialty; 3 months as a preceptor.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association; Virginia RN license or eligible for multi-state license.

Responsibilities

• Assess competency of new nursing staff using system tools and focus on patient safety.
• Integrate theory, evidence-based practice and clinical nursing expertise into education.
• Prepare annual self-development plans and professional goals; pursue opportunities for growth.
• Contribute to quality and safety initiatives across the organization.

Skills

Nursing experience

Preceptor experience

Clinical education

Education

Master's degree / BSN

Enrolled in Master's program

Job description

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is looking for an RN Clinical Educator to work with the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Inova L. J. Murphy's Children's Hospital is home to the largest, most comprehensive subspecialty Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the region. Our 108-bed, Level IV NICU cares for high-risk infants requiring specialized care and observation. The NICU is also the first in the nation to receive The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Prematurity. This certification represents the highest level of care for premature birth patients.

Our nationally recognized, 226-bed Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital houses comprehensive medical services and specialists who focus on the unique treatment of younger patients. Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital is an award-winning, full-service children's hospital devoted to the healthcare of infants, children and adolescents in the Northern Virginia area.

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: 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.