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Clinical Educator Nursing (RN) Critical Care

Inova Health System

Fairfax, Virginia

You'll teach and support RN staff on the Critical Care and Progressive Care (PCU) teams.

Posted Aug 27

Shift and hours
Monday–Friday office hours, with some flexibility Hours: full-time, M-F (regular office hours, with some flexibility as needed based on department needs)
Unit and setting
Critical Care and Progressive Care (PCU) · Hospital to work with our Critical Care and Progressive Care (PCU) team supporting RN team members.
License
RN license Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or an active multi-state RN LicenseVirginia RN license, or eligible for one; or an active multi-state RN license
Term
Permanent Hours: full-time, M-F (regular office hours, with some flexibility as needed based on department needs)Full-time

Do you qualify?

License
Virginia RN license, or eligible for one; or an active multi-state RN license Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or an active multi-state RN License Check your license
Certification
BLS from the American Heart Association
Education
Master’s degree, or BSN and enrolled in a Master’s program upon start Master’s Degree or BSN and enrolled in Master’s program upon start.
Education
Master’s completedAfter hire · Complete Masters within 3 years of start Complete Masters within 3 years of start date.
Experience
2 years progressive nursing experience in designated specialty 2 years of progressive experience in nursing in designated specialty
Also asks
3 months of experience as a preceptor 3 months of experience serving as preceptor

Preferred

Experience
Critical Care (ICU) experience Critical Care experience (ICU)
Also asks
Education experience

What it pays

Tuition assistance
Offered
Loan repayment
Offered

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical, dental and vision coverage, plus a wellness programCommitted to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
  • BenefitsRetirement match on the first 5% of contributions, starting day oneRetirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
  • BenefitsUp to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loansTuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
  • Benefits25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year, at no cost, for you, your spouse/partner and childrenMental 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.
  • BenefitsPaid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedulesWork/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules.
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
More benefits (4)
  • Team member wellness program
  • Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions
  • Tuition and student loan assistance
  • Mental health support

The role and schedule

Day to day
Assessing competency of new nurses Utilizes system strategies and tools to assess the competency of new nursing staff members while focusing on quality of care and patient safety goals.
Day to day
Teaching new and experienced nurses Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence-based principles and clinical nursing expertise into educational experiences for both new and experienced team members.
Day to day
Quality and safety initiatives across the organization Contributes to quality and safety initiatives across the organization.
Hours stated
Hours: full-time, M-F (regular office hours, with some flexibility as needed based on department needs)
Travel
Works across five Inova hospitals

The workplace

Inova Health System
Health system employer

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

On your path

ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.

Original listing

Posted on Inova Health System’s careers page.

Read full text

Inova Nursing Professional Development Department is looking for a RN Clinical Educator to work with our Critical Care and Progressive Care (PCU) team supporting RN team members. This position will have systemwide oversite that includes working with Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, Inova Fair Oaks, Inova Mount Vernon, and Inova Loudoun Hospital. 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 Nursing 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 Requirements

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: Provide a written plan with anticipated Masters completion date Submit a review of transcripts from the school indicating the required pre-requisites and timeline for taking the courses 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

Critical Care experience (ICU) Education experience

What's around it?

In Fairfax, VA

Fairfax, VAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$2,245/mo
Household income
$132,348/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Fairfax, VA

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