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Registered Nurse - Educator

  • District Of Columbia, Washington

  • 10/24/2025

  • Contract

  • Active

Job Description:

  • Job Summary
    The Registered Nurse (RN) Educator is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs that support nursing practice and enhance patient care. This role combines clinical expertise with a passion for teaching, serving as a resource and mentor for nursing staff, students, and interdisciplinary team members. The RN Educator plays a vital role in promoting evidence-based practice, professional development, and continuous learning within the organization.

    Key Responsibilities
    1. Assess learning needs and design educational programs for nursing staff and other healthcare team members.
    2. Develop, coordinate, and deliver orientation, in-service training, and continuing education sessions.
    3. Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs and make necessary adjustments based on feedback and outcomes.
    4. Support new staff onboarding by serving as a clinical mentor and resource.
    5. Collaborate with department leaders to identify skill gaps and develop targeted training initiatives.
    6. Facilitate competency assessments, skills validations, and performance improvement activities.
    7. Ensure educational content aligns with current evidence-based practices, hospital policies, and accreditation standards.
    8. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and promote a culture of safety and professional excellence.
    9. Maintain accurate records of training activities, attendance, and certifications.
    10. Stay current with trends in nursing education, adult learning principles, and clinical best practices.

    Required Qualifications
    1. Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
    2. Licensure: Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
    3. Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience, with at least 1–2 years in an educator, preceptor, or leadership role.
    4. Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design.
    5. Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
    6. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic health record (EHR/EMR) systems.

    Preferred Qualifications
    1. MSN in Nursing Education or equivalent degree.
    2. Experience developing and implementing clinical education programs or staff development initiatives.
    3. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
    4. Prior experience in a hospital-based education or clinical educator role.

    Certifications
    1. Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
    2. Preferred: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
    3. Optional/Preferred: Nursing Professional Development Certification (NPD-BC) or Clinical Nurse Educator credential.

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