Perioperative Nurse Educator

CommonSpirit Health•Merced, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an RN Educator, you will design, organize, implement, and evaluate evidence-based educational programs, orientations, and continuing education. Every day you will facilitate the professional growth, skill development, and competency of staff, ensuring these programs primarily support the organization's mission, vision, values, and strategic goals. Your work will directly contribute to ensuring quality, safety, and service in patient and family-centered care. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong instructional design capabilities, expert clinical knowledge, and the ability to effectively engage and develop healthcare professionals, ultimately enhancing the standards of patient care.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse License with the state of California.
Current valid California Drivers License.
Demonstrated ability to apply theories of adult education and teaching methods.
Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate.
Ability to work on multiple projects and meet established deadlines.
Able to work with minimum supervision, varying hours, and work in various locations and conditions.
Able to work in a culturally and socio-economic diverse environment.
AHA Instructor requirements: at least 16 years of age for Heartsaver Instructor and BLS Instructor courses; at least 18 years of age and licensed or certified in a healthcare occupation for ACLS and PALS Instructor courses.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in health related field
2 years of OR circulating experience in an acute care hospital
Familiarity with all aspects of technical, clerical, and fiscal management of a hospital department.
Prior educator experience.
Strong knowledge base in health education programs and project management skills.

Responsibilities

Design, organize, implement, and evaluate evidence-based educational programs, orientations, and continuing education.
Facilitate the professional growth, skill development, and competency of staff.
Ensure educational programs support the organization's mission, vision, values, and strategic goals.
Contribute to ensuring quality, safety, and service in patient and family-centered care.
Demonstrate strong instructional design capabilities, expert clinical knowledge, and the ability to effectively engage and develop healthcare professionals.
Enhance the standards of patient care.