Description

The Perioperative Educator supports the professional development of associates across multiple campuses and service lines with a focus in Perioperative services.

Summary:

Responsible for coordination of orientation of all nursing personnel; representation of CHRISTUS in community activities; and planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing continuing education programs.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.

• Plans and implements educational activities to meet identified learning needs, utilizing adult education principles.
• Develops and utilized appropriate evaluative system to determine effectiveness of educational activities.
• Promotes collaborative relationships among health care professionals. Participates in committees, task forces, meetings, and activities to assist in the development of staff, ultimately resulting in improved care.
• Participates in activities that promote professional development through education and other activities that enhance the practice of nursing and education.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Graduate of State Board accredited School of Nursing or equivalent. 
• BSN required or in progress, master's preferred.

Experience

• Five years' experience in specialty preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• RN License in state of employment or compact. 
• BLS.
• Certification in area of specialty preferred.

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time