Perioperative Educational Program Coordinator

Join Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. On this team, you will provide stellar patient care to patients assigned to your unit. South Pointe Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Perioperative Educational Program Coordinator, you will work in conjunction with the Professional Development Manager to plan, implement and evaluate departmental orientation and education activities for clinical and support caregivers. This position is a great way to share your knowledge and skills while creating opportunities for others to learn and grow. There are multiple options for professional development in this role, such as certifications, advanced education, distinguished educator certificate and simulation fellowships.

A caregiver in this position works from 7:00AM - 4:00PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Plan and implement orientation for new hires.

• Assist education caregivers in assigning unit preceptors.

• Assist in interviewing new caregivers.

• Complete probationary performance evaluations for new hires and participate in annual evaluations with unit managers.

• Coordinate continuing education and training programs and staff development within the department.

• Assist in coordinating programs with local colleges and universities.

• Perform patient care up to 20% of work time in area of clinical expertise in order to demonstrate clinical competence and be able to teach others.

• Actively assist the management team with ensuring caregiver compliance with regulatory requirements, such as training and recertification for CPR, ACLS, annual education on fire safety, diversity, code management, HIPPAA and coordination of TB testing.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN)

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

• Two years of perioperative experience

• Demonstrated expertise in a clinical specialty with current patient care competence

• Knowledge of adult learning theory, motivational strategies, change theory, group process skills, leadership strategies and teaching

• Demonstrated computer skills utilizing clinical systems (Epic/Optime) and Microsoft applications (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Master's degree

• Certification in perioperative nursing, such as Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR), Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN), etc.

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Physical Requirements:

• Corrected vision and hearing to normal range

• Working under stressful conditions of working irregular hours

• Some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

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