General Summary of Position
Are you a passionate 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 act 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'll 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 !
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 work 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 a cutting-edge 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.
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
• Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.