Clinical Nurse Educator - Pre/Post Op (Magnet)

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nursing benefits

Tuition assistance

Relocation assistance

Magnet hospital designation

Retirement plans with match

Job summary

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital seeks an experienced Pre and Post Operative Clinical Nurse Educator to lead educational initiatives, advance clinical competency, and support evidence-based practice across its pre‑op and PACU units.

Based in the Verstandig Pavilion on Georgetown's campus, this role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, mentors staff, facilitates certification, and drives quality and research efforts. Schedule: Monday–Friday Days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree in Nursing Education or other related field preferred.
• Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required (AHA or American Red Cross).
• Pre or Post Operative Clinical experience required; 5-7 years Pre or Postoperative Clinical experience preferred.
• 1-2 years in a university teaching hospital preferred.
• Clinical education experience preferred.
• Cert Nurse Educator (CNE) certification within 1 year required.
• RN licensure in DC or Compact State Licensure current in DC.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a mentor, coach, and role model for experienced and new to practice nursing staff.
• Assessing staff learning needs and designing, implementing, and evaluating education programs and unit-based orientation.
• Supporting certification and professional development, including specialty fellowship programs.
• Leading and participating in performance improvement, quality initiatives, and nursing research.
• Collaborating across interdisciplinary and academic partners to support clinical and educational objectives and enhance practice environments.
• Promoting shared governance through active participation in nursing councils, committees, task forces, and system initiatives.

Skills

Clinical education experience

Mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Nursing Education or related field

Tools

CNE Certification

DC RN License

Job description

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital seeks an experienced Pre and Post Operative Clinical Nurse Educator to lead educational initiatives, advance clinical competency, and support evidence-based practice across its pre‑op and PACU units.

Based in the Verstandig Pavilion on Georgetown's campus, this role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, mentors staff, facilitates certification, and drives quality and research efforts. Schedule: Monday–Friday Days.