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Sentara

Registered Nurse (RN)

Norfolk, VA

$10K/mo

Education * RN Degree REQUIRED Certification/Licensure * Virginia RN License REQUIRED * Basic Life ... COPD. Wound Care. Days. First. First Shift. Sign on Bonus. New Grad. . Benefits: Caring For Your ...

Sentara

Registered Nurse (RN)

Norfolk, VA

$10K/mo

Education * RN Degree REQUIRED Certification/Licensure * Virginia RN License REQUIRED * Basic Life ... COPD. Wound Care. Days. First. First Shift. Sign on Bonus. weekends. . Benefits: Caring For Your ...

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How much do copd educator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for copd educator in Virginia is $24.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.52 and $27.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a COPD Educator job?

A COPD Educator is a healthcare professional who teaches patients about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), its management, and ways to improve their quality of life. They provide education on medications, breathing techniques, lifestyle changes, and proper inhaler use. COPD Educators may work in hospitals, clinics, or community settings, collaborating with healthcare teams to support patients. Their goal is to help individuals better manage their condition, reduce hospital visits, and improve overall lung health.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Copd Educator position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a COPD Educator, you need a background in respiratory therapy, nursing, or a related healthcare field, along with experience in patient education about chronic lung disease. Familiarity with spirometry, oxygen therapy equipment, electronic medical records, and certifications such as Certified COPD Educator (CCEP) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) are typical requirements. Strong interpersonal communication, cultural sensitivity, and motivational interviewing skills help build trust and effectively guide patients. These competencies are crucial for equipping individuals with the knowledge and strategies needed to manage COPD, improve health outcomes, and reduce hospital readmissions.

What are some typical daily responsibilities for a COPD Educator?

As a COPD Educator, your days will frequently involve assessing patients’ understanding of their condition, providing tailored education on medication use and inhaler technique, and teaching strategies for symptom management. You may run group classes, one-on-one sessions, or collaborate with physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists to develop patient-specific care plans. Tracking patient progress and documenting outcomes are also important parts of the role. This position allows you to make a significant impact on patients’ long-term health and support their journey toward managing chronic lung disease more effectively.

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Infographic showing various Copd Educator job openings in Virginia as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 65% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 18% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,097 per year, or $24.1 per hour.
Clinical Educator (RN) Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Clinical Educator (RN) Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Inova Health System

Falls Church, VA • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is looking for an RN Clinical Educator Nursing to work with the Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU).

The Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU) is an 18-bed adult unit. MSICU provides specialized, multidisciplinary care for critically ill adult patients with complex medical conditions requiring advanced monitoring and life-sustaining therapies. The MSICU manages a wide range of diagnoses including sepsis and septic shock, acute respiratory failure, ARDS, severe pneumonia, COPD and asthma exacerbations, diabetic emergencies, gastrointestinal bleeding, renal failure requiring dialysis, toxicologic overdoses, neurologic emergencies, and multisystem organ failure.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

* Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.

* Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.

* Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.

* Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

* Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules.

Clinical Educator Job Responsibilities:

  • Utilizes system strategies and tools to assess the competency of new nursing staff members while focusing on quality of care and patient safety goals.
  • Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence-based principles and clinical nursing expertise into educational experiences for both new and experienced team members.
  • Prepares annual self-development plans, sets professional goals and seek opportunities for achieving them.
  • Contributes to quality and safety initiatives across the organization.

This hybrid role integrates the responsibilities of a Clinical Educator and Clinical Mentor, delivering formal education, competency development, coaching, and individualized professional guidance to support clinician onboarding, foster evidence-based practice, promote ongoing professional growth, and advance excellence in patient care delivery.

Hours: Full-time, M-F (regular office hours, with some flexibility as needed based on department needs)

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education: Master's Degree or BSN and enrolled in Master's program upon start. If RN has a BSN and enrolled in Master's program, RN must meet with their Nurse Leader within 3 months to conduct the following:
    1. Provide a written plan with anticipated Masters completion date
    2. Submit a review of transcripts from the school indicating the required pre-requisites and timeline for taking the courses
    3. Complete Masters within 3 years of start date.
  • Experience: 2 years of progressive experience in nursing in designated specialty; 3 months of experience serving as preceptor
  • Certification: BLS from the American Heart Association; Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or an active multi-state RN License.

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