Clinical Educator, Surgical Transplant ICU (Georgetown)

• Serves as a positive role model/mentor/leader for nursing staff at all times. Facilitates the development of staff for both the preceptor and mentor role.
• Assesses learning needs of the nursing staff on the assigned unit/s at least once per year.
• Plans, develops, implements and evaluates unit-based orientation and other educational programs, including specialty fellowship programs, using adult learning principles and strategies, to meet the learning needs of the nursing staff to ensure competency and to advance the skills and knowledge of the nursing staff.
• Collaborates with others to increase efficiency and reduce duplication of resources.
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement and Quality activities, projects, and nursing research studies via committees, councils, task forces, and conferences.
• Facilitates and promotes the integration of evidence-based practice, research, and tenants of Magnet.
• Develops, implements and evaluates policies, procedures, and standards.
• Advances, supports and facilitates certification of staff nurses on units.
• Provides education consultation for staff, nursing students, nursing managers, and others within the multi-disciplinary team.
• Participates in Councils, Committees, Task Forces and Work Groups at the unit, department, hospital and system level. Provides leadership mentoring when appropriate.
• Collaborates with contracted schools of nursing to clarify clinical objectives and promote appropriate undergraduate and graduate learning experiences.
• Promotes MGUH and own advanced nursing practice by membership in professional organizations, providing poster and podium presentations at conferences, and active participation in other professional/educational opportunities.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not to be considered as all-inclusive.

• Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing required
• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree in Nursing Education or other related field preferred

• 5-7 years Clinical experience preferred
• 1-2 years in a university teaching hospital preferred
• Clinical education experience preferred

• 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

• Role model excellence in professional nursing.
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills with a solid clinical background as it pertains to the specialty area.
• Ability to assess needs of learners, design curricula, develop education programs, teach and guide learners, and evaluate learning to implement evidence-based practice and research, using adult learning principles.
• Competency in computer technology such as, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and other technology for teaching purposes.

• Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

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