Nurse Educator(RN) – Perioperative

Aurora Medical Center-Summit is a Level II Trauma facility providing 24-7 coverage to accommodate OR emergency procedures. The Surgical team has amazing staff and surgeons, with lead RNs and/or lead Surgical Techs/Assists to support the various specialty lines.

Apply today to become part of a growing, top-notch team!

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides orientation to new employees and serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for staff. Identifies and meets the professional development needs of the staff and performance expectations of the department.
• Develops, coordinates and presents educational programs and opportunities within the department. Communicates to nurses from surrounding hospitals and facilitates their enrollment in appropriate educational offerings.
• Assesses the educational needs and learning barriers of the designated individual, patient care unit or clinic. Summarizes program evaluations and reports findings to appropriate individuals.
• Evaluates and revises curriculum based on research, best practice and/or professional standards. Acts as a consultant for educational issues and provides feedback regarding overall educational approach. Maintains records as required by the Joint Commission and hospital administration. Develops, plans, coordinates and implements in-service and continuing education programs and activities.
• Arranges for, completes and forwards room set-up requests in a timely manner. Responsible for setting up and operating audiovisual equipment.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 3 years of experience in clinical nursing.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) or similar products.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Requires physical activity standing, walking, sitting, lifting and bending,
• May be required to lift 10-25 lbs. occasionally when transporting education materials.
• Must have functional speech, vision and hearing.
• May be exposed to the following hazards: blood and body fluids, chemical, electrical, pressurized gasses, mechanical and radiation. Will be required to wear personalized protective equipment (PPE) as is appropriate.
• Generally exposed to a normal office environment.
• Position requires travel. May be exposed to road and weather hazards.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.