Clinical Nurse Educator - Surgical Services

Direct Staffing Inc; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Bonus offered

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator for a full-time position in Monterey, California. This role involves the education and training of surgical services staff, supporting the delivery of competent nursing care across various patient populations. Candidates must possess a BSN, CNOR certification, and extensive nursing experience, with a Master's preferred. A competitive salary package and relocation assistance are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current California licensure.
• CNOR certification required.
• Minimum of 5-7 years recent acute care hospital Operating Room experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide education to surgical services staff on clinical practices.
• Assess, plan, organize, teach, and evaluate student performance.
• Understand the delivery of direct nursing care to patients.

Skills

Teaching adult learners

Assessment and evaluation

Organizational skills

Education

BSN degree

Master's in Nursing or Education (preferred)

Job description

Clinical Nurse Educator - Surgical Services

Full-time position based in Monterey, with an experience requirement of 5-7 years. Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Relo and bonus offered.

Job Description

The Clinical Nurse Educator reports to the Assistant Director and Director of Surgical Services. They are responsible for inservice and clinical education of department staff, as well as understanding the delivery of direct nursing care to all patient populations on this unit. The Educator possesses skills and knowledge to provide competent services to staff and patients.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or equivalent, with current licensure in California.
• BSN degree required; Master's in Nursing or Education preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years recent acute care hospital Operating Room experience.
• CNOR certification required.
• Ability to assess, plan, organize, teach, and evaluate student performance.
• American Heart Association Provider BLS certification required.
• Within 24 months of hire, completion of AORN Clinical Educator Certification Course.

Skills and Certifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years recent acute care hospital OR experience?
• CNOR certification?
• Experience teaching adult learners?

Ideal Candidate

Has at least 5-7 years of nursing experience in an acute care hospital, with scrubbing and circulating experience in various cases such as general, ortho, spine, neuro, gyn, ENT, and Ophthalmology. Experience as a nurse educator, curriculum planning, teaching adult learners, and evaluating performance is preferred. A Master's in Nursing is ideal but not required; BSN and CNOR certification are mandatory.

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