Clinical Educator (RN) Perioperative Services

MedStar Health
United States, D.C., Washington
Oct 22, 2025
General Summary of Position Provides educational leadership for professional nursing practice in alignment with the mission, vision, values and goals of the Division of Nursing/MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Magnet designation. Exemplifies and promotes excellence in education, practice, and research through leadership and mentorship of nursing staff and through collaborative multidisciplinary relationships within the medical center, as well as throughout local, regional and national arenas. Uses adult learning principles and instructional strategies to assess, design, implement and evaluate continuing nursing education programs that enhance and promote clinical competency and standards of care. Promotes, disseminates and integrates evidence-based practice, performance improvement, and nursing research into clinical practice. Supports and facilitates certification of clinical nurses. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards Units Pre-Op and Discharge Unit This 64-bay unit supports our busy operating rooms whichdeliver inpatient and outpatient services along the following service lines: orthopedics, neurosurgery, limb salvage, gynecological surgery, otolaryngology, robotics, urology, pediatrics, thoracic, and general surgery. OurPre-Op & Dischargenurses coordinate the pre- and postoperative (Phase II Post-Anesthesia) care of the surgical patient and ensure it is delivered safely in a fast-paced, complex environment.assessing the patient for the appropriateness of discharge home while preparing the patient and loved ones for safe self-care back at home. PACU Phase I (Surgical Pavilion PACUs) The Phase I Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is comprised of two physical units on floors immediately above and below one another in the brand new Verstandig Pavilion. Each space contains 24 recovery bays which support a total of 31 operating rooms. These units provide immediate postoperative care to inpatient and outpatient surgical patients in accordance with ASPAN standards. 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. Procedural PACU (7 West) 7 West is a 16 -bay Procedural PACU. Nurses on 7 West provide the highest quality Perianesthesia care according to ASPAN standards for patients recovering from a variety of procedures including Interventional Radiology, Bronchoscopy and Cardiac Catheterization. Primary Duties and Responsibilities 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. Minimal Qualifications Education Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing required Bachelor's degree required Master's degree in Nursing Education or other related field preferred Experience 5-7 years Clinical experience preferred 1-2 years 2 years in a university teaching hospital preferred Clinical education experience preferred Licenses and Certifications 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 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 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. This position has a hiring range of $89,065 - $162,801