Nurse Education Safety Specialist, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and Peri-op, 40 hours, Days, Memorial Campus

UMass Memorial Health•Madison, WI

2d•$101,026 - $181,854

About The Position

The Nurse Education Safety Specialist is responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating staff development and educational activities for assigned areas. The role supports quality patient care and clinical practice progression across assigned units through assessment, coaching, nursing staff development, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. Responsibilities span clinical practice, patient care, workplace safety, and patient outcomes, and include participation in educational programs for the Nursing Department. The position supports the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), peri-operative education initiatives, and collaboration across shifts. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts, with flexible self-scheduling to collaborate with all shifts. The posting also contains an Employee Health Services addendum describing a similar position summary and duties in that department.

Requirements

At least three years of direct hospital care experience within the past eight years.
At least three years of clinical nursing experience.
At least one year of experience in a clinical preceptor and/or charge nurse role.
At least two years of Peri-Anesthesia nursing experience.
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Education, or a related healthcare field.
Active RN license in the State of Massachusetts.
BLS Certification.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation computer software.

Nice To Haves

Peri-Anesthesia nursing experience in a trauma center.
Current Case Manager Certification.
Master’s degree in Nursing, Education, or a related healthcare field.
ACLS Certification.
At least three years of teaching experience.
Process improvement experience.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, organize, implement, and evaluate staff development and educational activities that address learner needs in assigned areas.
Support quality patient care and clinical practice progression through assessment, coaching, and development of nursing staff in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
Participate in developing and implementing educational programs for the Nursing Department.
Participate in developing goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for efficient departmental operations.
Coordinate team huddles with unit-based leadership to review admissions, progress toward patient goals, discharge plans, access, and patient transitions.
Communicate, educate staff about, and monitor changes to clinical practice and expectations; review documentation, provide staff support, and report ongoing non-compliance to management.
Collaborate with leadership on strategic planning, implementation, evaluation, and revision of systems that support nursing staff competence, autonomy, and accountability, including nursing standards, practices, and educational needs.
Participate in nursing leadership activities, including interview panels, orientation, and annual regulatory and clinical competency requirements.
Report unprofessional or unsafe practice to the Nurse Manager.
Assist the Manager or designee in ensuring compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, quality assurance programs, and safety and infection control policies and procedures.
Promote a culture of safety.
Report on entered Safety Intelligence Reports, conduct initial review and investigation, and immediately escalate serious reportable events to the Nurse Manager.
Coordinate task assignments, help resolve technical and operational problems, and evaluate whether solutions achieve goals.
Provide direction, guidance, and leadership to staff to support teamwork, motivation, and integration with system-wide initiatives.
Support various peri-operative education initiatives.