Clinical Nurse Educator Postpartum

Job Description

Inova Fairfax Hospital is proud to announce that the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) awarded Magnet® designation, the most prestigious accolade for nursing excellence, to our hospital in December 2020. Currently, only 8.5% of hospitals in the nation hold Magnet® designation and Inova Fairfax Hospital is proud to be part of this select group. The new Magnet designation is in addition to several other prestigious recognitions which include: a five star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), being named by IBM Watson Health as one the nation's highest performing hospitals, and among the top 10 Major Teaching Hospitals, an A for Patient Safety by The Leapfrog Group, the #1 hospital in the DC metro area by U.S. News & World Reports, and being nationally ranked in gynecologic care.

The Clinical Educator responsibilities include competency and professional development and growth of postpartum nursing staff using IFMC Professional Practice standard work.

Relocation Bonus Information - This Clinical Educator position is eligible for a Relocation Bonus for qualified candidates.

Shift: Full-time (M-F); 40 hrs/wk.

The Clinical Educator

• Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence-based principles, and clinical nursing expertise into educational experiences for both new employees and experienced staff.
• Implements Inova programs for staff to achieve patient care and outcome standards, such as core measures, magnet standards, and patient satisfaction.
• Utilizes system strategies and tools to assess competence of new nursing staff members, focusing on quality of care and patient safety goals.
• Shares responsibility for the quality and safety of patient care.
• Contributes to quality and safety initiatives across the organization.
• Seeks opportunities for departmental improvement. Consistently applies Lean thinking to departmental operations to enhance services.
• Demonstrates and orientation toward achievement and professional growth of self and others.
• Prepares annual self-development plan, sets professional goals, and seeks opportunities for achieving them.

Requirements

• Three years progressive experience in Nursing/Clinical Specialty and in Nursing/Clinical Education. Preferred: Five or more years of progressive experience in Nursing/Clinical Specialty and staff development, or as college faculty.
• Master's Degree in Nursing, Health Care, Education and/or other relevant field.
• Specialty certification in area related to unit's clinical scope within one year of hire.
• BLS Certification.
• Licensed or eligible for license in the commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse.

About Us

Inova is Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Our mission is to provide world-class healthcare - every time, every touch - to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve. Inova's 18,000 team members serve more than 2 million individuals annually through an integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services and destination institutes.

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