Nurse Educator

With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nations only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes.Howard University Hospital seeks to hire a Nurse Educator in Perioperative Services who will embrace our reach and historic tradition of excellence. If you want to make a difference in someones life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.This position is full time, Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.Under the administrative direction of the Director of Perioperative Services, the Nurse Educator assumes the delegated responsibility for planning, implementing and evaluation education and training programs for Perioperative Services, designs and implements educational programs to ensure the quality of staff knowledge and skills, functions as an expert in the care and management of patients undergoing perioperative procedures, interfacing with nursing managers, clinical staff, physicians, administration and patients/families. Supervises employees during unit level orientation and for purposes of education and training.The Nurse Educator in Perioperative Services is responsible for the orientation and education of staff in the Operating Room, PACU, Pre-Admit and Endoscopy, and Central Sterile Processing Units. Interacts with staff to determine educational needs of assigned team and to plan and coordinate learning opportunities based on needs. Provides staff development expertise as an educator, facilitator, change agent and leader. Supports the development of nursing staff and fosters empowerment through knowledge to achieve excellence through delivery of evidence-based nursing practices.Principal Accountabilities and Expectations:Develops educational programs that accommodate gaining and maintaining knowledge and skills for competent performance of job responsibilities and advanced levels of professional developmentDevelops a Perioperative Nursing Program for transfers and newly hired staffCoordinates unit level orientation programs along with unit staffAssists precepts with orientation needsDevelops plans for educating staff on new protocols, in-services and EMSEnsures educational activities are consistent with standards, regulatory agencies, institutional and divisional philosophies, policies and objectivesMaintains active presence in OR during surgical procedures to monitor nursing practice and identify learning needsAssumes duties and responsibility related an appropriate to the position and areaPromotes adherence to Health Sciences Compliance Program, the Howard University Code of Ethics, Heath Science Standards of Conduct and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)Attends all mandatory Compliance Program training, including the HIPAA Privacy trainingParticipates in activities that promote adherence to federal healthcare program requirementsActively participates in Health Sciences Compliance Program activitiesMaintains confidentiality of patients, families and staffMinimum Competencies:Demonstrates ability to manage multiple priorities successfullyDemonstrates clinical expertise and knowledge related to Perioperative ServicesDemonstrates strong leadership skills and effective communication, both oral and written, for classroom delivery and presentationKnowledge of adult learning principles and presentation skillsProgram development and management that will meet the learning needs of nurses assigned to Perioperative ServicesEffective communication, problem solving, organizational and interpersonal skillsProficient computer skills for word processing and data managementAbility to design educational programs using educational theory and principles of learning and ANCC guidelines for CNE program planningKnowledge of measurement and evaluation methodologies in determining educational outcomes and learner proficiencyAbility to establish, foster and maintain effective and harmonious work relationships with staff, physicians, Hospital and University officials and the publicMinimum Requirements:Bachelor of Science in Nursing required; Masters in Nursing or related field preferredCurrent Registered Nurse licensure to practice in District of ColumbiaBLS and ACLS certification through the American Heart AssociationCertified Operating Room Nurse (CNOR) preferredFive (5) years of perioperative nursingMinimum of one (1) year as a clinical educator or nursing instructor experience requiredAt Howard University Hospital our job is to care for you. We do this by offering:Work-life balanceRecognition and rewards for professional expertiseCompetitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation and sick leave and 403B retirement plan)100% free tuition to attend Howard University for you and/or your dependent childrenCOVID-19 Vaccination:Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. External Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location.