Perioperative Educational Program Coordinator

Cleveland Clinic

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About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family. As a Perioperative Educational Program Coordinator, you will work in conjunction with the Professional Development Manager to plan, implement and evaluate departmental orientation and education activities for clinical and support caregivers. This position is a great way to share your knowledge and skills with other caregivers while creating opportunities for others to learn and grow. There are multiple options for professional development in this role, such as certifications, advanced education, distinguished educator certificate and simulation fellowships. This position will support all perioperative areas at Akron General, including two Ambulatory Surgery Centers located at Bath and Lodi. A caregiver in this position works 7:00am to 4:00pm. This role requires travel to Bath and Lodi facilities as well as to CC Main Campus or other locations as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN).
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• If performing moderate/procedural sedation must have Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 6 months of hire.
• Two years of perioperative experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in a clinical specialty with current patient care competence.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory, motivational strategies, change theory, group process skills, leadership strategies and teaching.
• Demonstrated computer skills utilizing clinical systems (Epic/Optime) and Microsoft applications (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• OR background

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement orientation for new hires.
• Assist education caregivers in assigning unit preceptors.
• Assist in interviewing new caregivers.
• Complete probationary performance evaluations for new hires and participate in annual evaluations with unit managers.
• Coordinate continuing education and training programs and staff development within the department.
• Assist in coordinating programs with local colleges and universities.
• Perform patient care up to 20% of work time in area of clinical expertise in order to demonstrate clinical competence and be able to teach others.
• Actively assist the management team with ensuring caregiver compliance with regulatory requirements. This may include training and recertification for CPR, ACLS, annual education on fire safety, diversity, code management, HIPPAA and coordination of TB testing.

What This Job Offers

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