Nurse Educator (RN) Nurse Residency Program

General Summary of Position

MedStar Washington Hospital Center is seeking a Nurse Educator to support our Nurse Residency Program!

Our program provides support to new graduates as they transition to professional practice. The program is designed to provide each nurse with the tools necessary to deliver safe, effective, and competent high-quality patient care. The Educator will provide both classroom and clinical orientation components and also provide participants with an exceptional level of individualized attention throughout the residency program. Our program objectives include the following:

*Bridge gaps in graduate nurses' clinical skill set.

*Connect book knowledge to real-life clinical challenges.

*Ensure ongoing support from leadership and peers.

*Incorporate evidence-based practice into patient care.

*Develop professional communication strategies for collaborative practice.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.

Master's degree in Nursing, Health Care or Business Administration preferred.

Experience
3-4 years of progressively more responsible job-related experience required
Experience in teaching or professional development preferred

Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required
Certification in clinical specialty from nationally recognized nursing organization. within 1 Year required
Nursing Professional Development certification within 36 months of hire. required
CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

This position has a hiring range of $87,318 - $157,289

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

This position has a hiring range of $CUSTOM.SALARY.MIN - $CUSTOM.SALARY.MAX