Clinical Educator (RN) Operating Room

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

5% 401(k) company match

Up to $5,250 education assistance and$

Up to $10,000 for student loans

Mental health support program

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is seeking an RN Clinical Educator for the Tower Operating Room, a 24/7 Level 1 Trauma facility. The role focuses on assessing competency, integrating theory with practice, and driving quality and safety across the OR team.

Hours are full-time with some flexibility for department needs. Requirements include a Master's or BSN with ongoing Master's, 2 years' nursing experience in a designated specialty, and BLS certification with Virginia RN licensure or multi-state

Qualifications

• Education: Master's Degree or BSN and enrolled in Master's program; must plan completion date and transcripts.
• Experience: 2 years in nursing in designated specialty; 3 months as preceptor.
• Certification: BLS from American Heart Association; Virginia RN license or multi-state RN license.

Responsibilities

• Assess competency of new nursing staff using system strategies and tools.
• Integrate theory, evidence-based practice and clinical nursing into education for staff.
• Prepare annual self-development plans and professional goals with leadership input.
• Contribute to quality and safety initiatives across the organization.

Education

Master's Degree or BSN and enrolled in Master's program

Job description

Job Description

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is looking for an RN Clinical Educator Nursing to work with the Tower Operating Room (OR). The Tower OR is open 24/7, serving as the regions only Level 1 Trauma facility! The team is equipped to handle any complex or simple procedure that comes through the door, including but not limited to: Neurosurgery, Spine, Orthopedics, Surgical Oncology, Urology, Plastics, Robotics, Gynecology, Pediatrics, ENT, General, Trauma, Thoracic, Vascular, Dental, OMFS, Colorectal, Hepatobiliary and Transplant. 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 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 Master's completion date
• Submit a review of transcripts from the school indicating the required pre-requisites and timeline for taking the courses
• Complete Master's 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.