Clinical Educator (RN) NICU

Inova • Falls Church, VA

9d • $100,443 - $163,722 • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is seeking an RN Clinical Educator to work with the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Inova L. J. Murphy’s Children’s Hospital. The hospital’s 108-bed, Level IV NICU provides specialized care and observation for high-risk infants and is the first in the nation to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Prematurity. The educator supports nursing staff competency, professional development, quality of care, and patient safety.

Requirements

• Master’s degree, or a BSN and enrollment in a Master’s program upon start. Nurses with a BSN enrolled in a Master’s program must meet with their 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 the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse, or an active multistate RN license.

Responsibilities

• Assess the competency of new nursing staff members 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 quality and safety initiatives across the organization.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Team member wellness program
• Retirement plan with Inova 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 no-cost mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person, per year, 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