Nurse Educator – Perioperative Services (Peri-Op)
About The Position
United Health Services is seeking a Nurse Educator, Perioperative Services (Peri-Op) to support clinical excellence and professional development across our surgical services team. This role is essential in ensuring high-quality patient care through the education, onboarding, and ongoing development of nursing staff. The Nurse Educator provides educational experiences that promote competent nursing practice and high-quality patient outcomes within the perioperative setting. This role facilitates orientation for new nursing employees and supports their successful transition into specialized perioperative roles. The Nurse Educator also partners with clinical leadership to advance staff competency, professional growth, and evidence-based practice. At UHS, we believe that every connection matters—from the way we support our patients in critical moments to how we empower our teams to grow and succeed. If you're ready to contribute to strategic planning, drive departmental goals, and lead with empathy in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to make a meaningful impact where every connection truly counts.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing or related field.
- Three (3) years Nursing Practice experience in a clinical setting.
- Current New York State Registered Nurse License
- CPR within 3 months of hire
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Nursing or related field
- Previous teaching experience
- Professional nursing certification in Professional Development
- Professional certification in another nursing area
Responsibilities
- Assesses general learning needs for nursing personnel related to new employee orientation, regulatory requirements, clinical skill, technical skill, equipment, and professional development.
- Identifies the general purpose and educational objectives for each learning activity.
- Identifies and collaborates with content experts to develop activities to facilitate learners’ achievement of the educational objectives.
- Designs, coordinates, and provides education to meet identified learning needs.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of all educational activities including content, faculty, learner participation and relevant outcomes.
- Revises ongoing education plans as warranted by evaluation or changes in practice, regulation and/or technology.
- Leads or participates in programs and/or projects assigned to the Nursing Education and Professional Practice Department (i.e., Clinical Ladder Program, NYS Department of Health Plan of Correction, CPR Instructor and Basic Education, Affiliating Schools of Nursing, Clinical Systems projects, Graduate Nurse Mentoring, etc.).
- Assures the collection and maintenance of relevant records for educational activities and other assigned duties.
- Serves on councils and/or committees to develop policy and implement change as well as improve nursing practice.
- Advises nursing personnel as an education consultant when requested.
- Participates in nursing research projects when requested.
- Will perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Sign on Bonus up to $15,000
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week.
- Flexible plan options and coverage tiers
- Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons
- Voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
- PTO starts accruing from day one
- 403(b) retirement plan and company match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Access to financial advisors
- Up to $400/year in wellness rewards
- 24/7 EAP counseling
- Virtual mental health support
- Food pantry
- PTO donation program
- Professional attire through the Classy Closet
- Access to 100,000+ online courses
- Leadership programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Clinical ladders
- Internal mobility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
