Education Coordinator RN Staff Development Full time Day

UHS•Washington, DC

88d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary The Nursing Education Coordinator supports the advancement of nursing practice by coordinating, implementing, and evaluating education and professional development activities across the hospital. This role is central to ensuring staff nurses are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources to deliver safe, high-quality, and evidence-based care. The Coordinator collaborates with unit-based educators, clinical leaders, and interprofessional teams to design educational initiatives, manage onboarding and orientation programs, and track compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. Acting as both an educator and resource, the Nursing Education Coordinator fosters a culture of lifelong learning and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Coordinate nursing education programs, workshops, and learning activities for clinical staff. Support orientation and onboarding of new nurses to promote smooth integration and competency attainment. Ensure compliance with mandatory education, licensure, and certification requirements. Partner with nurse educators, clinical managers, and leadership to assess learning needs and implement staff development initiatives. Monitor and evaluate education outcomes, preparing reports and recommendations for leadership. Maintain accurate records of training completion, certifications, and staff competencies. Contribute to hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives by incorporating evidence-based practice into educational programming. About GW Hospital The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC. Featuring a Level I Trauma Center and a Level III NICU, GW Hospital offers clinical expertise in a variety of areas, including cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women’s health, and advanced surgery, including robotic and minimally invasive surgery. The mission of GW Hospital is to provide the highest quality health care, advanced medical technology and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research. For more information, visit gwhospital.com. Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of The George Washington University Hospital. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
Current RN license in the District of Columbia or eligibility for endorsement.
Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience in an acute care setting.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nursing, Education, or related field preferred (or enrollment in a program).
Certification in Nursing Professional Development preferred; required within 1 year of hire.
Experience in staff development, clinical teaching, or education coordination strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate nursing education programs, workshops, and learning activities for clinical staff.
Support orientation and onboarding of new nurses to promote smooth integration and competency attainment.
Ensure compliance with mandatory education, licensure, and certification requirements.
Partner with nurse educators, clinical managers, and leadership to assess learning needs and implement staff development initiatives.
Monitor and evaluate education outcomes, preparing reports and recommendations for leadership.
Maintain accurate records of training completion, certifications, and staff competencies.
Contribute to hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives by incorporating evidence-based practice into educational programming.