Location: Washington,DC, USA
Are you an enthusiastic nurse with a talent for teaching? MedStar Health is seeking a patient-focused, committed Nurse Educator to join our team at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital. As a member of the Division of Nursing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of patient care in this specialized field.
Position Overview
The Nurse Educator acts as a clinical consultant and resource while closely collaborating with Nursing leaders, clinical specialists, physicians, preceptors, nursing staff, students, and external agencies. In this pivotal role, you will design and implement orientation and career advancement programs, lead research initiatives to enhance clinical practices, foster effective relationships across departments and institutions, utilize advanced teaching methods to educate and mentor individuals and groups, and oversee educational and quality improvement programs for our dedicated staff and students. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare education and nursing excellence!
Department Highlights
We are proud to announce that MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital was ranked the #14 Best Rehabilitation Hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 2023-2024!
As the largest inpatient rehabilitation hospital in the mid-Atlantic region, and the only specialty hospital in the MedStar Health system, our resources are dedicated to “Adding Life to Years®.”
At MedStar NRH you will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of experts, including rehabilitation medicine specialists, psychologists, physical and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, rehabilitation nurses, and others to design treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs. This collaborative approach in a hospital setting allows us to provide complex care to help improve immediate recovery and long-term outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Demonstrates the clinical expertise, leadership, management, communication skills and knowledge of adult learning theory and principles necessary to develop education programs and achieve optimal educational outcomes.
Participates as staff development/education expert on committees, task forces, focus groups and projects to support Department of Nursing and MedStar Nursing Council initiatives.
Facilitates team building within nursing division and organization and assists nurse management staff in initiating and adapting to change.
Consistent with MedStar NRH and the Division's mission, vision, goals, and values, promotes an environment that embraces continuous learning and supports a framework of shared decision making.
Why Join Us
Work with a highly skilled, motivated, and committed team of professionals dedicated to excellence.
Embrace a patient-centered approach and engage in multi-disciplinary collaboration.
Competitive Comprehensive Benefit Plan.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in nursing and master's degree in nursing, Health Care or related field required.
Active DC RN License
3-4 years of progressively more responsible job-related nursing in acute care
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
If you are ready to make a significant impact on patient care and work in an innovative environment, we invite you to apply for the Nurse Educator position at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital. Join us in our mission to serve the community as a regional and national leader in rehabilitation services.
This position has a hiring range of $87,318.40 - $149,094.40