Clinical Nurse Educator (RN) Pre and Postoperative Services

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

Job summary

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is seeking an experienced Pre and Post Operative Clinical Nurse Educator to lead educational initiatives and advance evidence-based practice across nursing teams.

The role focuses on mentoring staff, developing unit-based education, supporting certification, and participating in quality improvement, with responsibilities spanning Pre operative, PACU, and Post Procedural units on the Georgetown campus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Active DC RN license and BLS required.
• Experience in pre/postoperative nursing education and university teaching settings.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, coach, and role model for nursing staff.
• Assess learning needs and design, implement, and evaluate education programs.
• Support certification and professional development including fellowship programs.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and nursing research.
• Collaborate across interdisciplinary and academic partners to advance education.
• Promote shared governance through participation in nursing councils and system initiatives.

Skills

Clinical education

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

NLN accredited School of Nursing

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Nursing Education

CNE Certification within 1 year

Tools

BLS Certification

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 inauguratedVerstandigPavilion,locatedon Georgetown's campus. Thisstate-of-the-artMedical and Surgical building, which spans477,000 square feet,is dedicated to deliveringoptimalcare 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
• PhaseIPost 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 patientsThe 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

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.