Clinical Educator (RN) NICU

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement match

Education assistance

Mental health support

Work-life balance

Job summary

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is seeking an RN Clinical Educator for its NICU to advance nursing education and staff competency. The educator will design and deliver educational experiences, aligning practice with safety and quality goals within the 108-bed Level IV NICU.

Role requires a Master’s or BSN, VA RN licensure or eligibility, and 2+ years NICU nursing experience with precepting. Full-time hours with weekday schedule; Inova offers comprehensive benefits and professional development

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or BSN and enrollment in a Master’s program on start.
• 2 years progressive nursing experience in NICU or designated specialty.
• 3 months of preceptorship experience.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association; licensed or eligible for licensure in Virginia as an RN.

Responsibilities

• Assesses competency of new nursing staff using system tools with a focus on patient safety and quality of care.
• Integrates theory, evidence-based practice and clinical expertise into educational experiences for staff.
• Prepares annual self-development plans and professional goals; pursues growth opportunities.
• Contributes to quality and safety initiatives across the organization.

Skills

Nursing experience

Clinical education

Precepting/mentoring

Curriculum development

Education

Master's Degree or BSN

Virginia RN license or eligible

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.

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 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.