Education & Practice Specialist

Company: Children's National Medical Center
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description - Education & Practice Specialist (250001CY)Job DescriptionDescriptionThe Education and Practice Specialist, under the guidance of the Transport Clinical Manager, enhances clinical outcomes by developing and educating nurses and paramedics on the Transport Team. This role promotes professional growth through knowledge acquisition, competency validation, and lifelong learning, while leading and coordinating Nurse and Paramedic educators. All practice aligns with legal, national, and organizational standards, policies, and regulations. The Specialist collaborates with leadership to review performance audits and address clinical knowledge gaps identified through quality improvement processes.QualificationsMinimum EducationBachelor's Degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field (Required)Minimum Work ExperienceAt least 5 years of clinical experience in emergency or critical care, including 2 years in pediatric or neonatal care (Required)2 years of healthcare teaching experience (Required)Transport experience (Preferred)Required Skills/KnowledgeQualified as a Transport Team Nurse or ParamedicAbility to provide culturally sensitive care and CPR instructionRequired Licenses and CertificationsRegistered Nurse license in District of Columbia or applicable specialty license/certificationACLS, BLS, and PALS Instructor certifications preferredFunctional AccountabilitiesProfessional Practice

• Participate in leadership, practice, and quality meetings
• Ensure evidence-based practice
• Engage in community educational activitiesEducation
  • Assess staff educational needs continuously
  • Develop and implement educational plans
  • Coordinate new staff orientation and ongoing education
  • Evaluate staff competency as per regulations
  • Lead Nurse and Paramedic educatorsClinical
    • Maintain clinical expertise through direct patient care
    • Address clinical care issues and develop proceduresQuality/Research
      • Base practice on best evidence
      • Contribute to knowledge creation and incorporate audit findings into practice and educationConsultant
        • Conduct specialty programs for other departments
        • Serve as an expert resource internally and externallySafety
          • Promote safety and speak up about unsafe behaviors
          • Verify information and communicate clearly
          • Prioritize safety for all stakeholdersLeadership
            • Bridge department and education teams to meet goals
            • Provide feedback and support staff performance
            • Manage environment for productivity and motivation
            • Mentor and develop staff capabilities
            • Foster employee engagement and act as liaisonOrganizational AccountabilitiesUphold organizational principles, diversity, confidentiality, and integrity. Focus on customer service, teamwork, performance improvement, cost efficiency, and safety.Additional DetailsLocation: District of Columbia, Washington at CN Hospital (Main Campus)Position: Full-Time, Day ShiftSalary Range: $81,994 - $136,656Children's National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and a drug-free workplace. Policies regarding non-discrimination and drug use are outlined in the organization's official documentation.
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