Clinical Nurse Specialist – Medical-Surgical Educator
Washington, DC
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Clinical Educator Procedural)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Role: Clinical Nurse Specialist covering Medical-Surgical (MS) surgical services

• Responsibilities:

  • Serve as clinical expert, healthcare provider, educator, collaborator, consultant, leader, and researcher for a specific patient population or specialty area
  • Provide consultation to address complex patient care issues
  • Offer guidance on prevention and management of patient care practices

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours weekly

• Weekend Requirement: Emergency coverage only

• Work Environment: May come into contact with COVID-19 patients

• Flu Vaccine: Required

Required Qualifications

• Must have a valid District of Columbia nursing license in hand
• Minimum 2 years of educator experience
• Education: BSN required
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Certifications Preferred: OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)
• EMR Experience: Cerner required
• Clinical Skills Required:

  • Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/TELE)
  • Inpatient Acute Care
  • Clinical Practice Knowledge by Specialty
  • Experience with wound vacs and PACS

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: Criminal background check within 90 days including multi-state searches and education verification
• Drug Screen: Within 90 days of start, excludes marijuana, must include multiple substances
• Physical Exam: Annual physical confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and Health Documentation:

  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within the past year (or annual questionnaire if history of latent TB)
  • Documentation of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccines or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccine or positive titer documentation
  • Tdap vaccine within last 10 years preferred
• N95 Fit Test: Within 9 months of start and updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed)

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required within 3 years, minimum 80% score
• Color Blind Testing: Required (online or in-person)
• Med Surg/Telemetry Competency Exam: Required for MedSurg and MS/Tele RNs
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required annually with specific scoring criteria for lethal rhythms; remediation available if needed

Additional Requirements

• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education and license information
• Skills checklist required prior to start and updated annually
• Valid driver's license required if driving is an essential job function

Notes

• Facility requires annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual
• Completion of facility-specific modules (SITELS) prior to start date
• All employees must comply with facility policies and documentation requirements

This position offers an opportunity to work as a clinical educator and specialist in a reputable healthcare setting with a focus on medical-surgical services and acute inpatient care.