Education Coordinator RN Staff Development

Responsibilities

The Nursing Education Coordinator supports the advancement of nursing practice by coordinating, implementing, and evaluating education and professional development activities across the hospital. This role is central to ensuring staff nurses are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources to deliver safe, high-quality, and evidence-based care.

The Coordinator collaborates with unit-based educators, clinical leaders, and interprofessional teams to design educational initiatives, manage onboarding and orientation programs, and track compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. Acting as both an educator and resource, the Nursing Education Coordinator fosters a culture of lifelong learning and continuous improvement.

• Coordinate nursing education programs, workshops, and learning activities for clinical staff.
• Support orientation and onboarding of new nurses to promote smooth integration and competency attainment.
• Ensure compliance with mandatory education, licensure, and certification requirements.
• Partner with nurse educators, clinical managers, and leadership to assess learning needs and implement staff development initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate education outcomes, preparing reports and recommendations for leadership.
• Maintain accurate records of training completion, certifications, and staff competencies.
• Contribute to hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives by incorporating evidence-based practice into educational programming.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Educational support and tuition reimbursement

The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC. Featuring a Level I Trauma Center and a Level III NICU, GW Hospital offers clinical expertise in a variety of areas, including cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women’s health, and advanced surgery, including robotic and minimally invasive surgery. The mission of GW Hospital is to provide the highest quality health care, advanced medical technology and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.

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• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Education, or related field preferred (or enrollment in a program).
• Current RN license in the District of Columbia or eligibility for endorsement.
• Certification in Nursing Professional Development preferred; required within 1 year of hire.
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience in an acute care setting.
• Experience in staff development, clinical teaching, or education coordination strongly preferred.

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color,…