Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Clinical Nurse Educator – Oncology plays a vital role in advancing the professional practice of nursing and ensuring high-quality, cost-effective patient care. This advanced practice nursing position is responsible for the design, implementation, and evaluation of oncology-focused educational programs that support orientation, onboarding, competency development, and ongoing staff education.

Drawing on expert clinical knowledge, evidence-based practice, and a passion for professional development, the Clinical Nurse Educator serves as a change agent, role model, and leader—guiding nurses in delivering exceptional care to oncology patients. This role fosters an environment of continuous learning and collaboration, ensuring nurses are empowered with the skills, confidence, and knowledge to provide safe and effective patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and evaluates unit- and department-based nursing education programs.
• Facilitates onboarding and orientation for new nursing staff to promote successful integration into oncology care teams.
• Serves as a clinical expert and mentor, guiding nurses in oncology-specific best practices, protocols, and care standards.
• Promotes evidence-based practice by interpreting and applying nursing research and national guidelines.
• Partners with nursing leadership and interprofessional teams to drive quality outcomes and enhance patient safety.
• Evaluates educational outcomes and ensures alignment with organizational goals and regulatory standards.
• Contributes to continuous quality improvement initiatives across oncology services.

Main Benefits

• 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

About GW Hospital

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. For more information, visit gwhospital.com. Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of The George Washington University Hospital. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians.

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or Education required (candidates actively enrolled in a Master’s program will be considered).
• Current RN license in the District of Columbia or eligibility for endorsement.
• Specialty certification (Oncology Nursing, CNS, and/or Nursing Education) preferred; required within 1 year of hire.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting, oncology preferred.
• Prior experience in nursing education, staff development, or clinical teaching strongly preferred.

About Universal Health Services 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.

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