Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing required
Bachelor's degree required
Master's degree in Nursing Education or related field preferred
Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support certification required
5-7 years of Medical, Surgical, or Telemetry experience preferred
1-2 years in a university teaching hospital preferred
CNE Certification in Nursing Education or clinical area required within 1 year
Responsibilities
Mentor and coach nursing staff, both experienced and new to practice
Assess staff learning needs and design education programs
Support certification and professional development initiatives
Lead performance improvement and quality initiatives
Collaborate with interdisciplinary and academic partners
Promote shared governance through participation in nursing councils and committees
Benefits
Nationally recognized nurse wellbeing resources
Comprehensive health benefit plans
Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling options
Retirement plans with match
Tuition assistance for further education
Referral bonus program for new hires
Relocation assistance up to $5,000
5-time Magnet hospital status, indicating excellence in nursing practice
Full Job Description
About the Role
The Clinical Nurse Educator provides educational leadership that supports excellence in nursing practice and aligns with MedStar Georgetown's mission, vision, values, and Magnet standards. This role is essential in advancing clinical competency, supporting certification, and integrating evidence-based practice throughout nursing teams.
Schedule
Monday - Friday Days
Key responsibilities include
Serving as a mentor, coach, and role model for experienced and new to practice nursing staff.
Assessing staff learning needs and designing, implementing, and evaluating education programs and unit-based orientation.
Supporting certification and professional development, including specialty fellowship programs.
Leading and participating in performance improvement, quality initiatives, and nursing research.
Collaborating across interdisciplinary and academic partners to support clinical and educational objectives and enhance practice environments.
Promoting shared governance through active participation in nursing councils, committees, task forces, and system initiatives.
Nursing Benefits
Nationally recognized nurse wellbeing resources
Comprehensive health benefit plans
Generous paid time off and flex scheduling options
Retirement plans with match.
Tuition assistance to advance your education.
Systemwide referral bonus program-up to $6,000 for each RN and up to $4,000 for each LPN that joins MedStar Health
Relocation assistance up to $5,000
5-time Magnet hospital - only 14.5% of certified hospitals have achieved this status
Qualifications
Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing required
Bachelor's degree required
Master's degree in Nursing Education or other related field preferred
Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required (AHA or American Red Cross).
Pre or Post Operative Clinical experience required. 5-7 years Medical, Surgical, Telemetry experience preferred
1-2 years 2 years in a university teaching hospital preferred
Clinical education experience preferred
Cert Nurse Educator - CNE Certification in Nursing Education or clinical area within 1 Year required
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Current D.C. licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse required
What We Offer
Opportunities to actively contribute to Magnet®-driven practice excellence
Collaboration across a nationally recognized academic medical center
Support for professional growth, certification, and continuing education
A culture grounded in cura personalis - care of the whole person
Join Us
If you are inspired to develop nurses, elevate clinical practice, and lead through education and mentorship, we invite you to apply and make a meaningful impact at MedStar Georgetown.
This position has a hiring range of
USD $97,947.20 - USD $162,801.00 /Yr.
About MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is a medical facility located in Clinton, Maryland. It is a 192-bed acute care hospital that provides a range of services including emergency care, cardiology, cancer care, orthopedics, and women's health. The hospital is part of the MedStar Health system, which is the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region. MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients and improving the health of the communities it serves.
