Professional Development Specialist - Nurse Educator

DC RN License

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Didactic (Classroom Teaching Experience Preferred)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Design and continuously improve and adapt curriculum depending on educational needs

Teach courses and provide training to licensed and unlicensed nurses

Develop lesson plans

Incorporate evidence-based research into educational plans, patient treatment plans, and nursing practices

Serve as a mentor to nurses, and identify growth opportunities and educational needs for practicing nurses

Promote critical thinking among nurses, and show commitment to professional development and lifelong learning

Maintain current knowledge of trends in area of expertise

Participate in community activities

Qualifications for Nurse Educator

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required.

Must possess current valid license as a registered nurse in the District of Columbia.

Nurse educator certification preferred

2-5 years experience working as a registered nurse in a clinical setting

Previous experience in a teaching setting preferred

Must possess valid American Heart Association (AHA) basic life support (BLS) certification

Strong oral and written communication skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills