Clinical Nurse Educator (RN) Medical Surgical Telemetry

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan with match

Tuition assistance

Relocation assistance

RN referral bonus up to $6,000

5-time Magnet hospital

Job summary

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Clinical Nurse Educator to lead nursing education and support Magnet-aligned practice. You will advance certification, evidence-based education, and professional development across nursing teams.

The role emphasizes mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and participation in system-wide quality initiatives within an academic medical center.

Qualifications

• NLN-accredited nursing program graduate.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Active DC RN license and BLS required.
• 5–7 years Medical/Surgical/Telemetry experience; 1–2 years in a university teaching hospital preferred.
• Nurse Educator certification (CNE) within 1 year required.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, coach, and role model for experienced and new to practice staff.
• Assess learning needs and design, implement, and evaluate education programs and unit-based orientation.
• Support certification and professional development, including specialty fellowship programs.
• Lead and participate in performance improvement, quality initiatives, and nursing research.
• Collaborate across interdisciplinary and academic partners to support clinical and educational objectives; enhance practice environments.
• Promote shared governance through participation in nursing councils, committees, task forces, and system initiatives.

Skills

Mentor & coach

Curriculum design

Interdisciplinary collab

Nursing leadership

Education

NLN-accredited program

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's in Nursing Education

DC RN license

BLS for Healthcare Providers

CNE certification within 1 year

Job description

About the Job

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital — a proud Magnet® designated academic medical center — is seeking an experienced and passionate Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Clinical Nurse Educator to join our Division of Nursing. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of nursing practice, support clinical excellence, and elevate patient care through evidence-based education and professional development.

About the Role

The Clinical Nurse Educator provides educational leadership that supports excellence in nursing practice and aligns with MedStar Georgetown’s mission, vision, values, and Magnet standards. This role is essential in advancing clinical competency, supporting certification, and integrating evidence-based practice throughout nursing teams.

Schedule

Monday - Friday Days

Key responsibilities include

• 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.

Nursing Benefits

• Nationally recognized nurse wellbeing resources
• Comprehensive health benefit plans
• Generous paid time off and flex scheduling options
• Retirement plans with match.
• Tuitionassistanceto advance your education.
• Systemwide referral bonus program—up to $6,000 for each RN and up to $4,000 for each LPN that joins MedStar Health
• Relocationassistanceup to $5,000
• 5-time Magnet hospital – only 14.5% of certified hospitals have achieved this status

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 Medical, Surgical, Telemetry experience preferred
• 1-2 years 2 years in a university teaching hospital preferred
• Clinical education experience preferred
• Cert Nurse Educator - CNE Certification in Nursing Education or clinical area within 1 Year required
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Current D.C. licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse required

What We Offer

• Opportunities to actively contribute to Magnet®-driven practice excellence
• Collaboration across a nationally recognized academic medical center
• Support for professional growth, certification, and continuing education
• A culture grounded in cura personalis — care of the whole person

This position has a hiring range of

USD $97,947.20 - USD $162,801.00 /Yr.