Surgical & Procedural Education RN - Operating Room
About The Position
At Hennepin Healthcare, we stand in the forefront of healthcare and nursing practice to achieve our mission of partnering with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone, while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research. The Surgical and Procedural Educator RN is responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating education and professional development programs that support safe, high-quality, and evidence-based care across surgical and procedural settings. This role partners closely with nursing leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to support onboarding, competency validation, ongoing education, and continuous improvement while advancing patient- and family-centered care.
Requirements
- Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of Minnesota
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program
- Master’s degree in nursing, Education, or a related field required, or active enrollment in a master’s program with completion within 5 years
- Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of recent acute care, surgical, or procedural nursing experience
- Demonstrated experience in staff education, precepting, clinical instruction, or professional development
- An approved equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong knowledge of perioperative and/or procedural nursing practice
- Proven curriculum development, facilitation, and presentation skills
- Excellent communication, consultation, and collaboration abilities
- Ability to evaluate education outcomes and apply data to improve learning effectiveness
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Proficiency with computer applications, learning management systems, and presentation software
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in nursing or a related field
- Certification such as NPD-BC, CNOR, or other relevant specialty certification
- Experience in a Level I trauma center or complex surgical environment
- Experience supporting regulatory, accreditation, or quality improvement initiatives
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and evaluate orientation, onboarding, and ongoing education programs for surgical and procedural staff
- Apply adult learning theory and evidence-based educational practices to support staff competency and professional growth
- Serve as a clinical and educational resource for perioperative and procedural nursing practice
- Assess learning needs using quality data, regulatory requirements, and operational priorities
- Develop and maintain competency tools, education materials, and learning documentation
- Support novice-to-expert development, remediation plans, and role-specific competencies
- Collaborate with nursing leaders, physicians, and interdisciplinary partners to support quality, safety, and efficiency initiatives
- Integrate evidence-based practice, research, and patient- and family-centered care principles into education programs
- Support regulatory readiness, accreditation standards, and organizational policies
- Utilize technology and innovative teaching strategies to enhance learning outcomes
- Participate in projects and initiatives that advance professional nursing practice and patient care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
