Clinical Educator (RN) Clinical Technician Academy at Inova Health System

Mead, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Education, Competency Assessment, Evidence-Based Practice, Curriculum Development, Simulation Training, Onboarding, Patient Safety, Nursing Leadership, Blended Learning, Clinical Nursing Expertise

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Inova Nursing Professional Development is looking for an RN Clinical Educator to assist with leading the Clinical Technician (Clin Tech) Academy. The Clin Tech Academy consists of online and in-person training sessions provided to all newly hired Clinical Technicians starting with Inova, before working on the unit. Inova Nursing’s Professional Development (INPD) supports all nursing personnel with educational needs, including initial orientation and onboarding. Specialty onboarding courses are provided to novice nurses or advanced beginners who are transitioning to a new specialty area. Programming consists of blended learning to include classroom, simulation and online modules provided by specialty organizations 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) Location: INPD Department in Fairview Park, Falls Church, VA 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. Preferred Qualifications: * Strong education background * Professional Practice experience We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Responsibilities

Lead the Clinical Technician Academy by providing online and in-person training and onboarding for new hires. Assess staff competency and integrate evidence-based principles into educational experiences to ensure quality of care.