RN Clinical Education Specialist (Labor & Delivery, Mother-Baby, NICU)
Washington, District of Columbia
Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Registered Nurse - Clinical Specialist (L&D, Mother/Baby, NICU Level 3)

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

Job Description

• Clinical Specialist covering Labor & Delivery, Mother/Baby, and NICU Level 3 units.
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 40 hours weekly. Weekend work only for emergencies.
• Role includes clinical expertise, education, collaboration, consultation, leadership, and research focused on complex patient care issues.
• Must have DC nursing license in hand.
• Minimum 2 years of educator experience required.
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, BSN.
• EMR system used: Cerner.
• Required skills: Inpatient Acute Care, Women’s Services, effective teaching and presentation skills. NICU experience preferred.
• Facility requires annual flu vaccination (or approved exemption).
• May come into contact with COVID-19 patients.

Required Certifications & Competencies

• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support, AHA or ARC)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) as required by unit
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - C-EFM required for L&D; AWHONN acceptable as placeholder with registration for C-EFM course
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) if working in ED or Pediatrics (not required for ED only)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) as required by unit
  • State nursing license verification prior to start
  • National tech certification verification as applicable

• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (must score 80% or higher within 3 years)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam with specific scoring requirements and remediation process (required for critical care and specialty units)
  • Color Blind Testing (online or in-person)
  • Med Surg/Telemetry competency exam if applicable

Health & Safety Requirements

• Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease.
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed).
• Immunizations and documentation required:

  • Flu vaccine (or approved medical/religious exemption) for current flu season
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years preferred
  • Negative TB test (IGRA or PPD) within 1 year, updated annually; chest x-ray if history of positive TB
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - documentation of 2 vaccines or positive titer required
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella - documentation of 2 vaccines or positive titer required
• Drug screen within 90 days of start, includes multiple substances (excluding marijuana), must be updated annually.

Background & Documentation

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks prior to and during assignment.
• Education verification of highest degree required by position.
• 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, employment, licenses, and contact information.
• Skills checklist required prior to start and updated annually.
• I9 and E-Verify attestation required upon hire.
• Valid driver’s license required if driving is an essential job function.

Additional Notes

• Facility requires completion of mandatory modules (SITELS) prior to start date.
• Clear photo for badge required (face centered, no shadows or glare, solid background).
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgment required.
• Facility has strict guidelines for flu vaccine exemptions; exemptions are rarely approved.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with strong clinical expertise in women’s health and neonatal care, who is comfortable in a teaching and leadership role within a high-acuity hospital setting.