RN Clinical Educator and Float Nurse

RN Clinical Educator and Float Nurse

The RN Educator / Float RN is a dual-role position that supports the Clinical Practice Group (CPG) network across family medicine, pediatric and specialty clinics in the Charlottesville, Culpeper and Valley regions. This role is split approximately 50% dedicated to nursing education and 50% to direct patient care as a float pool RN, ensuring both clinical excellence and operational continuity across the network. In the educator capacity, this role is responsible for onboarding, orientation and ongoing training of clinical staff, promoting standardized workflows, best practices and regulatory compliance across all CPG sites. The RN Educator partners closely with leadership and clinic teams to assess learning needs, support process improvement initiatives, and provide hands-on coaching to enhance staff competency, quality outcomes, and patient experience. In the float RN capacity, this role provides in-person clinical support across multiple practice locations, functioning as a key resource to maintain patient access and care delivery. Responsibilities include direct patient care, obtaining vital signs, clinical intake and triage, assisting providers during visits and procedures, performing point-of-care and laboratory testing, and ensuring adherence to quality control standards. This position requires strong clinical expertise, adaptability and the ability to build relationships across diverse teams. The role operates Monday through Friday and involves frequent travel between clinic locations within the CPG network. This position reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Position Compensation Range: The pay range for this role is $30.45 - $50.24 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Graduated from an accredited Registered Nurse Program.
• Experience: None required.
• Licensure: Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia prior to onboarding. American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

General busy clinical environment. The incumbent will be working in a office and patient examination room and is required to help move patients when needed and standing during portions of the physical examination. Physical activity required would include the ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50 pounds, and would involve standing for prolonged periods of time, as well as frequently bending/stooping and walking. Physical hazards include potential exposure to body fluids and associated pathogens/infectious disease, as well as potential exposure to chemicals.

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