Our OR/Perioperative Nurse Educator will:

• Provide specialized clinical expertise and skill, acting as a support person and role model for the nursing staff
• Serve as a clinical resource to staff in the application of relevant research findings to practice
• Assess clinical skills and learning needs of the nursing staff
• Collaborate with leadership and nursing preceptors in evaluating and promoting development amongst the nursing staff
• Participate in the development of policies, procedures, and standards of patient care relevant to clinical practice
• Manage education of staff, including employees' orientation to the unit, standards of care, and competencies, as well as continuing education and in-service programs for the Department of Nursing
• Design, plan, and implement a criteria-based staff development program to meet the clinical needs of all nursing care team members
• Collaborate and consult with other departments within the hospital to assist with the provision of education programs and projects related to current health issues for employees and the community
• Take an active role in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of continuing education and patient education programs, and other educational projects as requested
• Actively participate in unit departmental and interdisciplinary programs, meetings and conferences to assist with changing trends in the delivery of patient care
• Engage in unit specific performance improvement initiatives and assist in addressing knowledge deficits identified through unit-based monitoring

What you'll bring:

• Passion for Nursing Education and the perioperative setting 
• 5+ Years OR experience required; both circulating and scrubbing experience
• Leadership or Nursing Education experience preferred
• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
•  Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree required
•  Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree in Nursing, Nursing Education, Clinical Specialty or Health Care related specialty required
• Licensure: New York Registered Nurse (RN) License & Registration
• Required Certifications:
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications (required or must obtain within the first 6 months of hire)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) instructor (required or must obtain within the first 6 months of hire)

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.