Nurse Educator - Perioperative Services

Howard University Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Recognition rewards

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition remission

Teaching mission

Job summary

Howard University Hospital invites an experienced Nurse Educator, Perioperative Services to lead education and staff development across OR, PACU, Pre-Admit, Endoscopy and Central Sterile Processing. You’ll plan, implement, and evaluate programs to build clinical competency and support preceptors, maintaining an active presence in ORs to identify learning needs.

The role demands expertise in perioperative nursing with curriculum design using ANCC guidelines, and strong collaboration with nursing

Qualifications

• Requires BSN and master's in nursing or related field.
• D.C. RN license and BLS certification required.
• Experience as perioperative educator or instructor preferred.
• Ability to design and evaluate educational activities for perioperative staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop educational programs to gain and maintain knowledge and skills.
• Coordinate orientation for newly hired and transferring staff.
• Be present in OR to monitor practice and identify learning needs.
• Educate perioperative staff on new protocols, in-services, and EMR systems.
• Ensure activities meet standards, regulations, and institutional policies.
• Act as clinical expert in perioperative care and collaborate with leadership.
• Support compliance training and HIPAA privacy requirements.

Skills

Educational program design

Adult learning principles

ANCC guidelines

Educational measurement

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Computer proficiency

Education

BSN

Master's in Nursing or related field

DC RN license

BLS certification

Job description

Role Summary

Howard University Hospital is seeking a Nurse Educator, Perioperative Services to lead the education and professional development of nursing staff across the Operating Room, PACU, Pre-Admit, Endoscopy, and Central Sterile Processing units. Reporting to the AVP, Perioperative Services, you will plan, implement, and evaluate education and training programs that build and sustain clinical competency - designing the perioperative nursing program for new and transferring staff, supporting preceptors, and maintaining an active presence in the operating rooms to identify learning needs as they emerge. This is a role for an experienced perioperative nurse who wants to shape practice at scale, at a hospital where teaching is part of the mission.

What You’ll Do

• Develop educational programs that support both the gaining and the maintaining of the knowledge and skills required for competent performance of job responsibilities, as well as advanced levels of professional development.
• Develop the Perioperative Nursing Program for newly hired and transferring-in staff; coordinate unit-level orientation programs alongside unit staff and assist preceptors with orientation needs.
• Maintain an active presence in the operating rooms during surgical procedures to monitor nursing practice and identify learning needs.
• Develop plans for educating perioperative staff on new protocols, in services, and electronic medical record systems.
• Ensure educational activities are consistent with professional standards, regulatory agency requirements, and institutional and divisional philosophy, policies, and objectives.
• Serve as a clinical expert in the care and management of patients undergoing perioperative procedures, interfacing with nursing managers, clinical nursing staff, physicians, administrative staff, and patients and families.
• Promote adherence to the Health Sciences Compliance Program, the Howard University Code of Ethics, the Health Sciences Standards of Conduct, HIPAA privacy requirements, and federal healthcare program requirements; complete all mandatory compliance training and maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, and staff.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Master's degree in Nursing or a related field.
• Five (5) years of perioperative nursing experience, including a minimum of two (2) years as a clinical educator or nursing instructor.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the District of Columbia.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Knowledge and expertise in perioperative nursing practice and education sufficient to identify the educational needs of nursing staff.
• Program development and management skills - assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating educational activities that meet the learning needs of nurses assigned to perioperative units.
• Ability to design educational programs using educational theory, adult learning principles, and ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) guidelines for continuing nursing education program planning.
• Knowledge of measurement and evaluation methodologies for determining educational outcomes and learner proficiency.
• Effective oral and written communication, problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills, including presentation and classroom delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with computers for word processing and data management.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, which include frequent sitting, walking, and standing; occasional bending, squatting, and twisting; and occasional lifting or carrying of up to 35 lbs (and more than 35 lbs with equipment).

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

About Howard University Hospital

Founded in 1862 as Freedmen's Hospital, Howard University Hospital is the nation's only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). A designated Level 1 Trauma Center for the District of Columbia, HUH has served Washington, DC and the surrounding region for more than 150 years, combining advanced clinical care with the education of the next generation of health professionals.

What We Offer

At Howard University Hospital, your growth is our priority. We offer:

• Work-life balance - a Monday through Friday day schedule with no weekend or holiday requirement.
• Recognition and rewards - a culture that recognizes and rewards the contributions of our staff.
• Comprehensive benefits - health coverage, short- and long-term disability, vacation and sick leave, and a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Tuition remission - up to two (2) courses per semester at Howard University.
• Mission-driven work - more than 150 years of service to our community, and a teaching mission that puts education at the center of what we do.

Position Details

Department Perioperative Services (Operations Division)

Reports To AVP, Perioperative Services

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Bargaining Unit: District of Columbia Nurses Association (DCNA) - Grade CNIV

Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

PAY

This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Howard University Hospital and the District of Columbia Nurses Association (DCNA). The hourly base pay range for this position is $46.28 – $71.10, in accordance with the DCNA wage scale for Grade CNIV. Placement within the range is determined by the applicable provisions of the collective bargaining agreement, including relevant experience and education. Any differentials are paid as provided under the collective bargaining agreement.

COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS

Culture of Care: In an effort to improve patient safety, Howard University Hospital (HUH) supports a Just Culture. This atmosphere of accountability promotes the identification of human error (mistake), at-risk behavior (behavioral choice that increases risk) and reckless behavior (disregard for risk). The goal is to maintain a culture for learning, safe systems and well managed behavioral choices.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Howard University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation: Howard University Hospital provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs and practices. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Pay Transparency: The pay range stated above reflects the base pay range Howard University Hospital reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. It is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Actual pay is determined by the applicable collective bargaining agreement and the factors described in the Pay section above.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.