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Job description
Pre and Post Operative Clinical Nurse Educator
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 inaugurated Verstandig Pavilion, located on Georgetown's campus. This state-of-the-art Medical and Surgical building, which spans 477,000 square feet, is dedicated to delivering optimal care 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
Phase I Post 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 patients The 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.
Tuition assistance to 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
Relocation assistance up 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 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
Join Us
If you are inspired to develop nurses, elevate clinical practice, and lead through education and mentorship, we invite you to apply and make a meaningful impact at MedStar Georgetown.
This position has a hiring range of : USD $97,947.20 - USD $162,801.00 /Yr.
Worksite address
washington, DC, 20022, US
Who can apply
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