Responsibilities We are seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Educator Our ideal candidate will be responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of unit/department-based nursing educational initiatives to ensure the provision of high quality, cost-effective patient care. This position is filled by an advanced practice nurse who, as a result of educational and in-depth clinical experience in designated area of specialty nursing, possesses the advanced knowledge and necessary clinical skills to provide unit/department based nursing education, orientation, and on-boarding; applies expert knowledge to act as a change agent, role model and leader for quality nursing care; guides nurses on the care of patients within the specific patient population; ensures quality focused and cost-effective education and care delivery outcomes; utilizes theory, research, evidenced-based research and guidelines, and specialized knowledge to plan care for the specific patient population; collaborates to enhance quality of care; interprets, evaluates and communicates research findings; and participates in continuous quality improvement activities. When open in early 2025, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health will be the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years! This teaching hospital will integrate clinical care with existing providers, The George Washington University Hospital, and the Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This clinical integration will establish a robust system of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. This full-service hospital will include 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for physician offices, clinics, a community space, a 500-car garage and a helipad for emergency transports. ➢ Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center is committed to Service Excellence. Service Excellence is a part of all we do. Our standards include: ▪ Treat everyone as a guest by making a good first impression, anticipating needs and displaying service recovery skills. ▪ Demonstrate professionalism and excellence by looking professional, being accountable for actions and delivering excellence in our everyday work. ▪ Practice teamwork by participating in decision making and process improvement, communicating effectively and focusing on the problem / issue, not the person. ➢ Equal Employment Opportunity Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are afforded equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. ➢ Americans with Disabilities Act Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job junctions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law. Qualifications Education Requirements: Master’s degree in nursing (and/or Education). If master’s in education must have BSN (Preferred Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or CNS/Nurse Practitioner). Certification in specialty (CNS and/or Education preferred) required within 1 year from start date Experience: Minimum of five years of direct-care nursing experience Nursing Education and/or Nursing managerial/leadership experience preferred License / Certification: RN license. Current certification of Basic Life Support for Health Care Professionals