Clinical Educator (RN) Operating Room

Inova Health System; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Tuition and Student Loan Assistance

Mental Health Support

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Inova Health System is seeking a Clinical Educator Nursing to join the Tower Operating Room team in Falls Church, Virginia. This full-time role supports the training of nursing staff, focusing on quality and patient safety.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's Degree or a BSN and be enrolled in a Master's program. Responsibilities include competency assessment and integrating clinical knowledge into educational experiences for new nurses.

The position offers comprehensive benefits including health coverage, tuition assistance, and a commitment to work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or BSN and enrolled in Master's program required.
• 2 years progressive experience in nursing in designated specialty.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess the competency of new nursing staff while focusing on quality of care.
• Integrate theoretical knowledge and clinical expertise into educational experiences.
• Prepare self-development plans and set professional goals.

Skills

Clinical nursing expertise

Competency assessment

Evidence-based principles

Education

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

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:
  1. Provide a written plan with anticipated Masters completion date
  2. Submit a review of transcripts from the school indicating the required pre‑requisites and timeline for taking the courses
  3. 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.