Job Title: Clinical Practice Specialist / OR Nurse Educator

Employment Type: Part-time / Day Shift / 20-24 Hours Weekly (2-3 shifts)

Location: Germantown, MD

Position Highlights:

• Competitive pay
• Benefits – Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Metro Access, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b)
• Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules
• Advancement: Opportunities to advance through the Clinical Advancement Program

Description:

• Reporting to the Director Surgery, this role serves as nurse educator for the OR providing training and educational resources to all staff that work in the surgery environment.
• An innovator in minimally invasive surgery, Holy Cross Hospital was first in Montgomery County to offer robotic surgery with the da Vinci® surgical system.

Responsibilities:

• Designing, implementing, and evaluating both patient-specific and population-based programs of care.
• Providing leadership in advancing the practice of nursing to achieve quality and cost-effective patient outcomes as well as provide leadership of multidisciplinary groups in designing and implementing innovative alternative solutions that address system problems and/or patient care issues.
• Providing clinical teaching and supervision, directing patient assignment for new and experienced staff. Directing and providing staff development, including training and orientation.

What you will need

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program
• Master’s degree – clinical or non-clinical focus.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing or Compact State as a Registered Nurse.
• National certification in clinical specialty required – must be acquired by the end of the probationary 6th month period to remain in the role (role certification preferred)
• AHA BLS and/or ACLS Instructor Status preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years related clinical experience.
• Demonstrated skills at the level of an advanced practice nurse as evidenced by portfolio, recommendation letters, references, interview, and demonstration.
• In leadership, communication, collaboration, mentoring, and change
• To utilize evidence to develop, teach, guide, and implement practice standards and policies.
• Demonstrated ability at the level of an advanced practice nurse Available to meet educational needs on all shifts. Computer skills using various applications: Internet, email, word processing, presentation, and database.

About us:
Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

Holy Cross Hospital has received the award and achievement of being one of Healthgrades 2021 America’s 100 Best Hospitals.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.