Surgical Services Unit Educator

Summary

Job Description:

Join our Surgical Team as a Surgical Services Unit Educator, where you'll play a key role in developing clinical excellence, supporting staff growth, and advancing quality patient care.

The Surgical Services Unit Educator is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs for Surgical Services staff. This role serves as a clinical resource, educator, consultant, and change agent while partnering with leaders to support orientation, competency validation, professional development, evidence-based practice, and regulatory compliance. The educator collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead staff education, orientation, and competency programs within Surgical Services.
• Support clinical excellence through training, evidence-based practice, and professional development.
• Partner with leadership to drive quality, safety, compliance, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a resource for clinical practice, equipment, technology, and workflow changes.
• Maintain clinical expertise and provide direct support to Surgical Services as needed.

Qualifications:
Active RN Licensure

BCLS, ACLS, and PALS required within 90 days of hire

CNOR required within 12 months of hire

BSN required

Three Years of related work experience required

AORN and ASPAN Member Preferred