Clinical Nurse Educator (RN) - Relocation Offered!
MedStar Health
Washington, DC
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital — a proud Magnet® designated academic medical center — is seeking experienced and passionate Clinical Nurse Educators to join our Division of Nursing. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of nursing practice, support clinical excellence, and elevate patient care through evidence-based education and professional development.
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.
We are currently seeking candidates with experience in the following areas
- Operating Room
- Pre and Post Perioperative Services
- Surgical Transplant ICU
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.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required
- Master’s Degree in Nursing Education or related field preferred
- Current D.C. RN license required
- Certification in Nursing Education or clinical specialty required within 1 year
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.
Unit Highlights
Key Responsibilities
As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide skilled, compassionate care to patients and families across a spectrum of needs—from routine to highly complex. You will assess evolving patient conditions, identify actual and potential health concerns, and develop appropriate care plans. Interventions may be delivered directly or coordinated through collaboration with other members of the nursing team.
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
- Free parking for associates
Qualifications
- ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.
- Prior Clinical Nursing Experience preferred.
- Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required (AHA or American Red Cross).