Clinical Educator Emergency Dept

About the Role

The Clinical Educator works in a collaborative environment within the Emergency Department, Short-term Observation, and the float pool to deliver excellent patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team providing evidence-based medicine and individualized patient care.

This position oversees Float Pool nurses and CNAs, supports Short Stay Observation nurses, and assists ED nurses and techs. The role includes leading, delegating, and mentoring team members, as well as providing formal and informal education for nurses and other health professionals/students.

Responsibilities

• Using the Quality Caring Model, demonstrate acceptable performance and apply the nursing process to plan and manage care for routine patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning.
• Lead, delegate, and serve as a mentor to others on the team.
• Provide formal and informal education for nurses and other health professionals/students.
• Oversee Float Pool nurses and CNAs.
• Support Short Stay Observation nurses.
• Assist ED nurses and techs.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program; MSN or actively enrolled in an MSN program.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing or Compact State.
• Certifications aligned with area of responsibility preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without work visa or sponsorship.

Skills

Looking for someone who is technology-savvy and creative/innovative.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available from the first day of employment, including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and mental health coverage.
  • Paid time off.
  • 403B retirement plan.
  • Education assistance.
  • Voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and others).
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free parking.
• Opportunities for advancement through the Clinical Advancement Program.

About the Organization

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in Maryland. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, it is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan.

The organization includes Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring (one of the largest hospitals in Maryland) and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital (the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus). Holy Cross Health also operates primary-care practices, affordable health centers, and offers community-based health and wellness programs, specialty care, home care, and hospice services.

Rooted in its mission and core values, Holy Cross Health honors the dignity of every person and embraces diverse perspectives and talents to foster a compassionate, person-centered care environment.