RN Clinical Educator for newly expanded NICU

CS&S STAFFING SOLUTIONS; Oakton (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

PTO

Merit increases

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking an RN Clinical Educator for a newly expanded NICU in Oakton, Virginia. The role involves designing training programs and assessing the competence of nursing staff in a level 4 NICU setting. Applicants must have a Master's degree in Nursing, a national NICU certification, and substantial clinical education experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 401K and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Required Master's degree in Nursing or related field.
• Must have National Certification in Specialty (NICU) and BLS.
• Three years experience in NICU Nursing and Clinical Education.

Responsibilities

• Design staff programs to meet patient care standards.
• Develop assessment strategies for competence of nursing staff.
• Contribute to quality and safety initiatives.
• Conduct departmental improvement opportunities.

Skills

Progressive experience in NICU Nursing

Clinical education

Lean thinking

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing or related field

National Certification in Specialty (NICU)

BLS (CPR) certification

Job description

RN Clinical Educator for newly expanded NICU

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Our firm is working on behalf of a client who will be opening a brand new NICU in January 2016 which will have 108 private and semi‑private rooms. We are in need of a NICU Clinical Educator. This is a level 4 NICU. Our client’s Family‑Centered Care Model includes support for the families of their small patients. Our client is nationally recognized for the quality of care they provide and was recently named among the nation’s best hospitals for neonatology as well as the recipient of Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Prematurity.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare, Education or another related degree (required)
• National Certification in Specialty (NICU) and BLS (CPR) (required)
• Three years progressive experience as it relates to NICU Nursing/Clinical Specialty and in Nursing/Clinical Education

Staff Makeup

Right now there are a total of 168 FTEs. Upon moving into the new building there will be an increase to 177 to 210 FTEs. This is comprised of RNs, techs and secretaries. 75 to 80% of these FTEs are nurses. If hired, you would not be the only NICU educator. The NICU is currently at 75 beds and when moved into the new building will be at 108 beds.

Responsibilities

• Design programs for staff to achieve patient care and outcome standards, such as core measures, NDNQI standards, and patient satisfaction.
• Develop strategies and tools to assess competence of new nursing staff members, focusing on quality of care and patient safety goals.
• Share responsibility for the quality and safety of patient care.
• Contribute to quality and safety initiatives across the organization.
• Seek opportunities for departmental improvement.
• Consistently apply Lean thinking to departmental operations to enhance services.
• Demonstrate an orientation toward achievement and professional growth of self and others.
• Prepare annual self‑development plan, set professional goals, and seek opportunities for achieving them.

Schedule

40 hours/week day shift, with an expectation to come in on the off shifts to provide staff coverage if needed.

Benefits

Full comprehensive benefits package with 401K, PTO and merit increases. Our client is also big on promoting from within, thus opportunities for career growth.

How to Apply

To learn more please email your resume to Melissa along with the best days and times to reach you.