Description
General Summary of Position
Are you an experienced Nurse Educator looking for a unique and rewarding opportunity? MedStar Health is seeking a dedicated and visionary Clinical Nursing Instructor to join our Academic Practice Partnerships team. As a member of the Division of Nursing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of patient care and student development.
Position Overview
The Clinical Nursing Instructor functions within the roles of educator, facilitator, change agent, consultant, researcher and leader. The Clinical Nursing Instructor is responsible for teaching within the accelerated BSN nursing program of designated university affiliation and managing university/community educational affiliations that enhance performance, promote professional development or otherwise supports the mission and vision of the Department of Nursing (DON).
Department Highlights
The Academic Partnerships team acts as the liaison for all academic programs at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. They oversee the clinical relationships with undergraduate and graduate nursing programs and are responsible for all clinical nursing practicums and fellowships.
Key Responsibilities
Demonstrates the clinical expertise, leadership, management, communication skills and knowledge of education theory and principle necessary to develop academic courses/educational programs and achieve optimal educational outcomes.
Identifies, coordinates, and plans didactic and clinical education for student nurses as assigned by the university program coordinator and MWHC Program Director. Utilizes teaching techniques that promote critical thinking and evidence-based practice incorporating principles of adult learning theory.
Participates as education expert on committees, task forces, focus groups and projects to support Department of Nursing initiatives.
Plans and conducts orientation and on-going meetings with university/community affiliates that facilitates university/community personnel acclimation to the MWHC clinical environment and compliance with hospital policies and procedures in conformance with departmental objectives and accreditation standards.
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 (Required), master's degree in nursing, Healthcare, or Business Administration (Required)
Active DC RN License
5-7 years of progressively responsible job-related experience in nursing (Required)
1-2 years of teaching experience in a BSN program (Required)
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of nursing care and work in a cutting-edge environment, we invite you to apply for the Clinical Nursing Instructor position at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Join us in our mission to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.
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.
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