Responsibilities
Neuro / Trauma Clinical Nurse Educator, RN
Professional Developement & Education (Full Time / Exempt)
Job Summary
- Responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of unit / department based nursing educational initiatives to ensure the provision of high quality, cost-effective patient care.
- This position is filled by an advanced practice nurse who, as a result of educational and in-depth clinical experience in designated area of specialty nursing, possesses the advanced knowledge and necessary clinical skills to provide unit / department based nursing education, orientation, and on-boarding.
- Applies expert knowledge to act as a change agent, role model and leader for quality nursing care; guides nurses on the care of patients within the specific patient population.
- Ensures quality focused and cost-effective education and care delivery outcomes; utilizes theory, research, evidenced-based research and guidelines, and specialized knowledge to plan care for the specific patient population.
- Collaborates to enhance quality of care; interprets, evaluates and communicates research findings.
- Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.
Main Benefits :
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401k plan with company match
We value our Staff and offer a comprehensive package to support your career growth, well-being, and work-life balance.
Nursing at GWUH : Nurses at GWUH identify as essential partners with providers, ancillary, and support staff in an academic medical center, that is Defining Medicine.
Our professional RN staff seeks out best practice opportunities to enhance patient care through unit and system-based quality initiatives, Evidenced based practice projects and research.
Recently, GWUH has embarked on the ANCC Magnet journey. This endeavor is fully supported by Senior administration and is evidenced by a commitment to supporting nurses engaged in Shared Governance, clinical ladder opportunities, financial support for advancing education, and certification.
Our nurse leaders and staff are laser focused on exceptional patient outcomes and are defining healthcare for the 21st century.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Nursing or Education or equivalent training and experience. (candidates with current enrollment in such a Master s program will be taken into consideration)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
- Current RN license in the District of Columbia or endorsement eligible.
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in an acute care settings.
- Certification in specialty (CNS and / or Education preferred) required within 1 year from start date
- Previous experience in nursing education or staff development preferred.
- Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.
About The George Washington University Hospital : GW Hospital is a 385-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC.
Featuring a Level 1 Trauma Center and a Level 3 NICU offers clinical expertise in a variety of areas including cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women’s health, and advanced surgery including robotic and minimally invasive surgery.
GW Hospital is owned and operated by Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a King of Prussia, PA-based company that is one of the nation's largest healthcare management companies.
Primary care and specialty outpatient care are available through the Medical Faculty Associates, a multi-specialty physician practice group of more than 750 physicians covering 51 specialty and subspecialty areas.
The Medical Faculty Associates' doctors have offices in the Ambulatory Care Center, an outpatient clinic building located one block from the hospital
The mission of GW Hospital is to provide the highest quality healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.
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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;
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