Clinical Nurse Educator (RN) Pre and Postoperative Services

MedStar Health

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 98,000 - 163,000

Full time

14 days+

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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 - a proud Magnet designated academic medical center - is seeking an experienced and passionate Pre and Post Operative 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.

MedStar's pre and post-operative units are in the recently inaugurated Verstandig Pavilion, located on Georgetown's campus. This state-of-the‑art Medical and Surgical building, which spans 477,000 square feet, is dedicated to delivering optimal care and comfort to our patients.

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.

Units

Pre operative and Discharge Unit
Phase I Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Post Procedural PACU

These units are located on two floors immediately above and below one another. The units support 31 operating rooms and two procedural units. These units provide immediate postoperative care to inpatient and outpatient surgical patients. The PACU Nurses care for adult and pediatric patients who have undergone a broad range of surgical procedures, with acuity ranging from Ambulatory to Critical Care. Surgical specialties include ENT, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, General Surgery and Transplant, as well as Urological, Vascular, Plastic, and Thoracic.

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 Pre or Postoperative Clinical 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

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