Nurse Educator (RN) Pre and Post Operative Services

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital — a proud Magnet® designated academic medical center — is seeking an experienced and passionate Pre and Post Operative Clinical Nurse Educator 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.

MedStar’s pre and post-operative units are in the recently inaugurated Verstandig Pavilion, located on Georgetown's campus. This state-of-the-art Medical and Surgical building, which spans 477,000 square feet, is dedicated to delivering optimal care and comfort to our patients. 

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.

Units

• Pre operative and Discharge Unit
• Phase I Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Post Procedural PACU 

These units are located on two floors immediately above and below one another. The units support 31 operating rooms and two procedural units. These units provide immediate postoperative care to inpatient and outpatient surgical patients The PACU Nurses care for adult and pediatric patients who have undergone a broad range of surgical procedures, with acuity ranging from Ambulatory to Critical Care. Surgical specialties include ENT, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, General Surgery and Transplant, as well as Urological, Vascular, Plastic, and Thoracic.

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 Pre or Postoperative Clinical 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.