Clinical Educator (RN) Perianesthesia

Job Description

Inova Loudoun Hospital is looking for an experienced RN Perianesthesia Clinical Nurse Educator .

Inova Loudoun Hospital's Perianesthesia (PACU) Unit has a total of 38 bays (16 Pre-Op bays, 14 stage 1 bays and 8 stage 2 bays), that serve a diverse surgical population of all ages. Our Surgical Service Lines include, general/trauma, endoscopy, spine, orthopedic, neurosurgery, robotics, urology, plastics, gynecology, breast, podiatry, vascular, maxillofacial, dental, and ENT. Since ILH has earned its level two trauma designation, our Perianesthesia team is evolving and expanding our skillsets and knowledge base.

Our Perianesthesia team members are self-motivated, hardworking and a proficient group of nurses. We have varying/staggered shift times, and as of now, we staff the unit full time with a night and weekend team. Nurses care for patients in Phase 1 and Phase 2 and work very closely with our Pre-op team. We take pride in our excellent patient care and wide knowledge base that continues to expand and adapt to meet the needs of our community.


Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Clinical Educator Job Responsibilities:

• Utilizes system strategies and tools to assess the competency of new nursing staff members while focusing on quality of care and patient safety goals.
• Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence-based principles and clinical nursing expertise into educational experiences for both new and experienced team members.
• Prepares annual self-development plans, sets professional goals and seek opportunities for achieving them.
• Contributes to quality and safety initiatives across the organization.
• Leads onboarding, orientation, and competency validation for new hires and transitioning nurses.
• Develops ongoing educational opportunities such as simulations, in-services, microlearning's, evidence-based education programs, and skilled based training in support of unit learning, competency, and proficiency.
• Serves as a clinical resource and mentor, supporting staff development, critical thinking, and adherence to best practices.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams (anesthesia, critical care, providers/proceduralists) to improve patient outcomes, workflow efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Facilitates emergency preparedness through hands-on drills, training, and simulations.
• Supports staff professional development and growth through certification review preparation, Clinical Ladder advancement coaching, and unit committee support.

Hours: Full-time, M-F (regular office hours, with some flexibility as needed based on department needs)

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.

• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.

• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.

• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education : Master's Degree or BSN and enrolled in Master's program upon start. If RN has a BSN and enrolled in Master's program, RN must meet with their Nurse Leader within 3 months to conduct the following:
  1. Provide a written plan with anticipated Masters completion date
  2. Submit a review of transcripts from the school indicating the required pre-requisites and timeline for taking the courses
  3. Complete Masters within 3 years of start date.
• Experience : 2 years of progressive experience in nursing in designated specialty; 3 months of experience serving as preceptor.
• Certification : BLS from the American Heart Association; Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or an active multi-state RN License.

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.


Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.