OR Nurse Educator

Curry Health Network; Gold Beach (OR); On-site; USD 71,635 - 107,452; Full time

Job summary

Curry Health Network is seeking a Surgical Services Nurse Educator to lead perioperative education and ongoing staff development. The role includes onboarding, competency validation, and ongoing skill advancement to maintain high-quality patient care in the operating room.

The position collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia, pharmacists, and other care team members, participates in OR assignments and on-call rotation, and supports departmental education initiatives and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Current Unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse Licensure is required.
• BSN strongly preferred.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS.
• TNCC or NRP and STABLE certifications are preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in perioperative setting; experience as an educator preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perioperative Clinical Practice: provides patient care across the perioperative continuum and coordinates care planning.
• Staff Education and Orientation: designs, implements, and evaluates orientation for perioperative staff and contracted travel staff.
• Competency and Professional Development: develops continuing education and conducts competency assessments.
• Compliance and Department Support: supports Curry Health Network policies and regulatory standards and participates in quality improvement.

Skills

MS Office

EMR familiarity

Communication

Clinical judgment

Organizational skills

Resilience

Education

RN License in Oregon

BSN Preferred

Job description

Compensation Range: $51.70 - $78.20/hour

• Compensation is based on experience, with a range reflecting entry-level candidates through those with 15+ years of experience. Eligible positions may also qualify for additional compensation through our Clinical Nursing Ladder Program and applicable shift, weekend, certification, or other differentials.

Additional Compensation Opportunities

• Licensed Positions: NOC Shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM): +$3.50/hour | Weekend Shift (12:00 AM Saturday–11:59 PM Sunday): +$3.00/hour
• Non-Licensed Positions: NOC Shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM): +$3.00/hour | Weekend Shift (12:00 AM Saturday–11:59 PM Sunday): +$2.00/hour

Shift Schedule: 4x10s with start times of 6:00 AM, 6:30 AM, or 7:00 AM depending on departmental needs. The weekday off may vary based on case volume and operational needs.

This position includes shared call responsibilities alongside nurses currently in orientation, averaging approximately 6 call days per month (typically 1 weekday per week and 1 weekend per month).

Job Summary

The Surgical Services Nurse Educator is responsible for supporting clinical education and professional development for perioperative staff while maintaining active participation in direct patient care within the operating room. This role serves as a clinical expert, educator, mentor, and preceptor, supporting staff onboarding, competency validation, and ongoing skill development to promote safe, high-quality patient care across Curry Health Network surgical services. The Nurse Educator collaborates with the multidisciplinary care team and participates in regular operating room assignments and on-call rotation as needed to support departmental operations.

Essential Functions

Perioperative Clinical Practice: Provides direct and indirect patient care across the perioperative continuum including pre-anesthesia screening, pre-operative preparation, intra-operative circulating, post-operative monitoring, and discharge planning. Performs patient assessments using appropriate screening tools and clinical judgment to identify patient needs and develop nursing diagnoses. Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans and coordinates interventions, referrals, and patient education. Performs nursing interventions in accordance with evidence-based practice, established protocols, and standards of care while maintaining knowledge of medications, indications, interactions, and contraindications relevant to the patient’s clinical condition. Communicates effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, pharmacists, case management, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team to ensure coordinated patient care and optimal outcomes.

Staff Education and Orientation: Designs, implements, and evaluates orientation programs for new perioperative staff, including graduate nurses and nurses transitioning into the operating room environment. Coordinates and facilitates orientation for contracted and travel staff to ensure understanding of Curry Health Network policies, procedures, culture, and expectations. Serves as a clinical mentor and preceptor for perioperative nurses and surgical services staff, providing guidance, coaching, and support to promote clinical competency and successful integration into the department.

Competency and Professional Development: Develops, schedules, and delivers continuing education opportunities including in-services, skills labs, and educational programs based on departmental needs, regulatory requirements, and quality improvement initiatives. Conducts initial and annual competency assessments for perioperative staff, including skills validation and documentation of competency. Maintains and updates educational materials, training resources, and clinical guidelines to support ongoing staff development and adherence to current standards of practice.

Compliance and Department Support: Maintains familiarity with and supports compliance with Curry Health Network policies, procedures, and clinical protocols while ensuring care and documentation meet regulatory and professional standards. Supports departmental quality improvement initiatives and promotes evidence-based practice within surgical services.

Performs other duties as assigned to support departmental operations and organizational goals in alignment with Curry Health Network’s Mission, Vision, and Shared Values.

SHARED VALUES

Service: We serve with compassion and understanding.

Teamwork: We are one team – each one of us makes a difference.

Integrity: We live by honesty, trust, and doing the right thing by our organizational values.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Current Unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse Licensure is required. BSN Strongly Preferred.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS.
• TNCC (Emergency Nurse Association) or NRP (American Heart Association) and STABLE certifications are preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in perioperative setting required. Demonstrated competency in OR circulation is required. Experience as an educator is preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Computer skills are required, specifically using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); prior use of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for documenting in patient records is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, clinical judgment, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• A demonstrated ability to work well in high pressure situations is required.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:

None of the time: No requirement

Up to 1/3 of the time: Taste or smell

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: Sit, Stoop, Kneel

Up 2/3 of the time and more: Stand, walk, talk or hear, use hands to finer, push/pull, reach with hands

This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted as follows:

None of the time: up to or more than 100 pounds

Up to 1/3 of the time: up to 50 pounds

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: Up to 10 pounds

Up to 2/3 of the time and more: no requirement

This job has special vision requirements as follows:

Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions:

None of the time: Extreme heat/cold; Wet/humid; fumes/airborne particles; work with explosives; vibration; Toxic or caustic chemicals; Risk of electrical shock

Up to 1/3 of the time: Working near moving mechanical parts; outdoor weather; risk of radiation

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: no requirement

The typical noise level for the work environment is: very quiet to moderate noise.

Hearing requirements: ability to hear alarms on equipment, patient call and instructions.

This job requires the following repetitive motion actions:

From 1 – 2 hours per day: grasping: firm/heavy;

From 3 – 4 hours per day No requirement

From 5 – 6 hours per day: No requirement

Qualifications

Experience

Required

5 years:

5 years:

Experience in perioperative environments

Licenses & Certifications

Required

ACLS

BLS

FIT Test

PALS

RN

Preferred

TNCC OR ACTN

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