Clinical Educator (RN) Perianesthesia
About The Position
Inova Loudoun Hospital is looking for an experienced Perianesthesia Clinical Nurse Educator. This is a full-time exempt position with a Monday-Friday day shift schedule. Inova is a national healthcare leader recognized for safety, quality, and patient experience, and is a top employer in the D.C. metro area and the nation. The Perianesthesia Unit at Inova Loudoun Hospital serves a diverse surgical population across various age groups with 38 bays, including Pre-Op, Stage 1, and Stage 2 bays. The unit supports multiple surgical service lines and is evolving to meet the needs of a Level Two Trauma designation. The Perianesthesia team consists of self-motivated, hardworking, and proficient nurses who provide excellent patient care and possess a wide, adaptable knowledge base.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree or BSN and enrolled in Master’s program upon start. If RN has a BSN and enrolled in Master’s program, RN must meet with their Nurse Leader within 3 months to conduct the following: Provide a written plan with anticipated Masters completion date, Submit a review of transcripts from the school indicating the required pre-requisites and timeline for taking the courses, Complete Masters within 3 years of start date.
- 2 years of progressive experience in nursing in designated specialty; 3 months of experience serving as preceptor.
- BLS from the American Heart Association; Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or an active multi-state RN License.
Responsibilities
- Utilizes system strategies and tools to assess the competency of new nursing staff members while focusing on quality of care and patient safety goals.
- Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence-based principles and clinical nursing expertise into educational experiences for both new and experienced team members.
- Prepares annual self-development plans, sets professional goals and seek opportunities for achieving them.
- Contributes to quality and safety initiatives across the organization.
- Leads onboarding, orientation, and competency validation for new hires and transitioning nurses.
- Develops ongoing educational opportunities such as simulations, inservices, microlearnings, evidence-based education programs, and skilled based training in support of unit learning, competency, and proficiency.
- Serves as a clinical resource and mentor, supporting staff development, critical thinking, and adherence to best practices.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams (anesthesia, critical care, providers/proceduralists) to improve patient outcomes, workflow efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
- Facilitates emergency preparedness through hands-on drills, training, and simulations.
- Supports staff professional development and growth through certification review preparation, Clinical Ladder advancement coaching, and unit committee support.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Robust team member wellness program
- Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions for retirement
- Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance
- Up to $10,000 for student loans
- 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person, per year, at no cost for team members, spouses/partners, and children
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible work schedules
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
