Nurse Educator

MD_HCHN Holy Cross Health, Inc.; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

403B retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Free parking

DailyPay

Job summary

Holy Cross Health in Germantown, MD seeks a Clinical Nurse Specialist / RN Educator for ICU/IMC/PACU. This full-time role provides clinical leadership, develops education programs, and leads staff development across shifts within a Catholic health system.

The CPS/Educator will mentor staff, design evidence-based practice standards, and collaborate across disciplines to improve patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness. Requires MSN preferred and required certifications.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Maryland or compact state.
• National certification in clinical specialty required by end of probation.
• BLS and/or ACLS Instructor status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as clinical expert in nursing practice within ICU/IMC/PACU.
• Design, implement and evaluate patient- and population-based care programs.
• Provide leadership to advance nursing practice and guide multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver staff education, supervision, and orientation; participate in performance reviews.

Skills

RN license

Clinical leadership

Teaching experience

Advanced practice nursing

Computer skills

Education

BSN

Master's in Clinical or related field (preferred)

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist / RN Educator - ICU/IMC/PACU Employment Type: Full-Time/40 hours weekly Shift: Day Shift Location: Holy Cross Germantown

Responsibilities

The Nurse Educator/Clinical Practice Specialist (CPS) is the clinical expert in evidence-based nursing practice within a specialty area. The CPS functions both autonomously and in collaboration with other health care providers to manage, support, and coordinate the care of acute and/or critically ill patients. This position is responsible and accountable for: Designing, implementing, and evaluating both patient-specific and population-based programs of care. Providing leadership in advancing the practice of nursing to achieve quality and cost effective patient outcomes as well as provide leadership of multidisciplinary groups in designing and implementing innovative alternative solutions that address system problems and/or patient care issues. Providing clinical teaching and supervision, and directing patient assignment for new and experienced staff. Directing and providing staff development, including training and orientation. Participating in performance evaluation and management including verbal coaching and counseling. The authority to exercise these responsibilities often requires the use of independent judgement. The CPS supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.

What you will need

Required:

• Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse or Compact State RN license.
• National certification in clinical specialty required - must be acquired by the end of the probationary 6th month period to remain in the role. Role certification preferred.
• BLS and/or ACLS Instructor Status preferred.
• Bachelors in Nursing required; Masters Degree - clinical or non-clinical focus preferred.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years related clinical experience. If hired with a substantially different clinical knowledge set, the candidate will be expected to demonstrate clinical expertise in the practice area within 6 months.
• Demonstrated skills at the level of an advanced practice nurse as evidenced by portfolio, recommendation letters, references, interview, and demonstration in leadership, communication, collaboration, mentoring, and change.
• To utilize evidence to develop, teach, guide, and implement practice standards and policies.
• Demonstrated ability at the level of an advanced practice nurse Available to meet educational needs on all shifts.
• Proficiency with computers using various applications: Internet, email, word processing, presentation, and databases.

Highlights and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from first day of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free parking.
• DailyPay Program (Get paid for hours worked).
• Pay Range: $43.23 - $53.88 Pay is based on experience, skills and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

About us

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties - Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services. Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we're 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.