Critical Care Nurse Educator - Operating Room

San Bernardino County • Colton, CA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center is hiring a Nurse Educator - Specialty Critical Care for its Peri-Operative specialty areas. The position devises and implements staff development, continuing education, orientation, and mandatory in-service programs. It coordinates and presents mandatory in-service and competency programs; develops and implements training on new products and equipment; maintains continuing-education records and reports for licensing agencies and department records; assesses educational needs and plans programs to address them; trains staff on new and updated procedures and techniques; prepares instructional materials; and writes and updates policies and procedures.

The role is based at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, a public, nonprofit, 456-bed, university-affiliated teaching hospital in Colton, California. Candidates must maintain California Registered Nurse licensure and the specified education, experience, and certifications. Employees must be available for a flexible schedule, as education and training may occur on all shifts, including weekends and holidays. Additional certifications may be required depending on departmental needs and assignments.

Requirements

• Maintain Registered Nurse licensure with the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Three years of full-time Registered Nurse experience within the past five years, including one year in a Peri-Operative Services unit.
• A Master's Degree in Nursing may substitute for one year of Registered Nurse experience; it cannot substitute for the required one year of experience in a Specialty Care Unit.
• Possess and maintain Healthcare Provider-level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Possess and maintain an Operating Room Nursing Course completion or Certified Nurse Operating Room certification.
• Pass a background investigation and verification of employment history and education.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including training on all shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Candidates must not require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a closely related field.
• More than five years of experience teaching in an acute care setting.
• Experience developing curricula for adult learners.
• Exceptional leadership qualities and excellent communication abilities.
• In-depth, comprehensive knowledge in the relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Devise and implement staff development, continuing education, orientation, and mandatory in-service programs in Peri-Operative specialty areas.
• Coordinate and present mandatory in-service and competency programs.
• Develop and implement training in the use of new products and equipment.
• Maintain continuing-education records and reports for licensing agencies and department records.
• Determine educational needs and plan and implement programs to address those needs.
• Train staff in new and updated procedures and techniques.
• Develop training and prepare instructional materials.
• Write and update policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Job-specific benefits are described in the Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).
• Alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level