Clinical Educator (RN) Acute Care
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, delivering formal education, competency development, coaching, and individualized professional guidance. The position supports clinician onboarding, evidence-based practice, ongoing professional growth, and excellence in patient care. The Clinical Educator assesses new nursing staff competency using system strategies and tools, with a focus on quality of care and patient safety. The educator integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence-based principles, and clinical nursing expertise into learning experiences for new and experienced team members, contributes to organizational quality and safety initiatives, and prepares annual self-development plans and professional goals. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position during regular office hours, with some flexibility based on department needs.
Requirements
- Master’s degree, or a BSN and enrollment in a Master’s program upon starting.
- If starting with a BSN while enrolled in a Master’s program, meet with the Nurse Leader within three months to 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.
- 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 multistate RN license.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of Progressive Care (PCU) RN experience.
- At least four years of RN experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess the competency of new nursing staff using system strategies and tools, focusing 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 quality and safety initiatives across the organization.
- Deliver formal education, competency development, coaching, and individualized professional guidance to support clinician onboarding, evidence-based practice, and ongoing professional growth.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Team member wellness program.
- Retirement plan matching the first 5% of eligible contributions, starting on the first day.
- Education assistance of up to $5,250 per year.
- Student loan assistance of up to $10,000.
- Up to 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
