Clinical Educator (RN) Acute Care

Inova • Leesburg, VA

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

Inova Loudoun Hospital is seeking an RN Clinical Educator to support its Acute Care Unit, which cares for Progressive Care (PCU)-level patients. This hybrid role combines Clinical Educator and Clinical Mentor responsibilities. The educator delivers formal education, develops competencies, provides coaching and individualized professional guidance, supports clinician onboarding, fosters evidence-based practice, encourages ongoing professional growth, and advances excellence in patient care delivery.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday during regular office hours, with some flexibility as needed based on department needs. Candidates must have a master's degree or a BSN and be enrolled in a master's program upon starting. A BSN-prepared RN enrolled in a master's program must meet with their Nurse Leader within three months, provide a written plan with an anticipated completion date, submit a transcript review showing prerequisites and course timeline, and complete the master's degree within three years of the start date.

Requirements

• Master’s degree, or a BSN and enrollment in a master’s program upon starting.
• For BSN-prepared RNs enrolled in a master’s program: meet with the Nurse Leader within three months; provide a written plan with anticipated master’s completion date; submit a transcript review indicating prerequisites and course timeline; and complete the master’s degree within three years of the start date.
• Two years of progressive nursing experience in the designated specialty.
• Three months of experience serving as a preceptor.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Virginia as a Registered Nurse, or an active multi-state RN license.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of Progressive Care (PCU) RN experience.
• At least four years of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess new nursing staff members’ competency using system strategies and tools, with a focus on quality of care and patient safety goals.
• Integrate theoretical knowledge, evidence-based principles, and clinical nursing expertise into educational experiences for new and experienced team members.
• Prepare annual self-development plans, set professional goals, and seek opportunities to achieve them.
• Contribute to organization-wide quality and safety initiatives.
• Deliver formal education, competency development, coaching, and individualized professional guidance.
• Support clinician onboarding, evidence-based practice, ongoing professional growth, and excellence in patient care delivery.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Team member wellness program.
• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible retirement contributions, starting on the first day.
• Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance.
• Up to $10,000 in student loan assistance.
• 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost for team members, their spouses or partners, and their children.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible work schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level