Clinical Educator Nursing (RN) Neuroscience ICU

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is looking for an RN Clinical Educator Nursing to work with the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (NSICU).

The Neuroscience ICU - an academic Magnet-designated facility, is nationally recognized and holds the AACN's Bronze Beacon Award. We are Northern Virginia's only dedicated NSICU and a JCAHO-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) for the MidAtlantic Region. We are Level 4 Epilepsy certified by the NAEC and actively engaged in clinical research, including advanced Interventional Radiology treatments.

This fast-paced, team-driven environment focuses on high-quality care and professional development. Our nursing staff works closely with Neuro and Medical Intensivists, Interventionalists, Neurosurgeons and fellows, and APPs.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

* Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.

* Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.

* Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.

* Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

* Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules.

Clinical Educator Job 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.

Hours: Full-time, M-F (regular office hours, with some flexibility as needed based on department needs)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: 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:

1. Provide a written plan with anticipated Masters completion date
2. Submit a review of transcripts from the school indicating the required pre-requisites and timeline for taking the courses
3. Complete Masters within 3 years of start date.

• Experience: 2 years of progressive experience in nursing in designated specialty; 3 months of experience serving as preceptor
• Certification: 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.