Bachelor's degree in nursing required; Master's preferred
Minimum of five years of bedside clinical experience in acute care
Preferred experience in teaching within an acute care environment
BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
Current Florida RN Licensure needed
Basic computer skills in MS Windows, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Commitment to life-long learning and professional membership preferred
Responsibilities
Facilitate educational development in assigned clinical areas
Provide pre-operative ERAS education to patients
Conduct post-operative rounds on ERAS patients
Collect and compile data on ERAS protocol adherence
Collaborate with Surgeon Advisor to evaluate patient outcomes
Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs for staff
Engage in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient safety and care standards
Benefits
Full-time position with stable hours
Opportunity to enhance educational programs in a collaborative environment
Engagement in performance improvement initiatives
Support for ongoing professional development
Involvement in patient-centered care practices
Full Job Description
Location: Westlinks - 12801 Westlinks Drive Fort Myers FL 33913
Department: Pre-Anesthesia Eval Center
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $35.04 - $47.30 / hour
Summary
The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Coordinator/Educator is responsible for facilitating the development of clinical excellence in assigned areas through active participation in system/campus/unit based education. Provides ERAS education for the patients pre-operatively, rounds on the hospital ERAS patients post-operatively, collects and compiles patient data pertaining to Lee Health ERAS protocol adherence and evaluates patient outcomes in collaboration with the Surgeon Advisor for Quality and Safety. Designs, organizes, implements, and evaluates educational programs that facilitate the professional growth, skill development, initial/ongoing competence, and attainment of standards of care for direct care providers for assigned units. Education programs will be developed, implemented, and evaluated using nursing theory, nursing clinical expertise, standards of practice, and adult education principles. Actively participates and collaborates in multi-disciplinary unit, campus and system wide performance improvement teams to enhance patient safety, satisfaction, staff competence, and standards of care.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing required. Master's degree preferred.
Experience: Minimum of five years' bedside clinical experience in acute care setting. Formal or informal teaching experience in acute care setting is preferred.
Certification: BLS (American Heart Association/Basic Life Support) required. ACLS or other as mandated by the area assigned. Professional certification in a designated specialty is preferred, or Professional Nursing Development.
License: Current Florida RN Licensure
Other: Demonstrates a commitment to life-long learning. Membership in professional/academic organizations is preferred. Basic computer skills; MS Windows, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel.
US:FL:Fort Myers
About Lee Memorial Health System
Lee Memorial Health System is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides a range of medical services to patients in Southwest Florida. The organization operates several hospitals, outpatient centers, and clinics, and offers a variety of medical specialties, including cardiology, oncology, neurology, and pediatrics. Lee Memorial Health System was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida.
