Perioperative Clinical Educator

Penn Medicine; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking an experienced RN Education Specialist to deliver staff education for perianesthesia staff in PACU and Ambulatory Care units. You will participate in onboarding, ongoing continuing education, and annual competency assessments, while mentoring nursing staff and supporting hospital projects and committees.

The role requires RN licensure in PA, ASPAN certification within 2 years of hire, CPR, and a BSN with 5+ years of perianesthesia experience.

Qualifications

• BSN and 5+ years Perianesthesia specialty clinical experience required.
• 1+ year experience researching online and creating presentations using Microsoft products.
• MSN or Healthcare-related master's encouraged to pursue within 2 years (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assesses educational needs of employees in assigned areas via observation, feedback, and communication with leadership.
• Develops new programs/courses and updates existing ones.
• Plans programs aligned with organizational goals and students' needs.
• Creates original education materials that protect confidentiality and are cost-effective.
• Provides continuing education, in-services, and competency assessments as needed.
• Delivers timely education in classroom or clinical settings based on unit needs.
• Selects appropriate speakers for programs and provides coordination and support.
• Attains contact hours or equivalent certification for RN programs as appropriate.

Skills

Nurse education

Public speaking

Curriculum development

Microsoft Office

Clinical instruction

Education

BSN

5+ years Perianesthesia experience

MSN encouraged

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Summary

Responsible for delivering staff education primarily for perianesthesia staff from the Post Anesthesia (PACU), and Ambulatory Care (ACC)/Prep-Recovery units. Participates onboarding of newly hired staff and ongoing continuing education to existing staff in a variety of formats based on the topic presented and the needs of learners, nursing units, and the organization. Continuing education for professional nurses shall be eligible for PA Nurse Contact Hours. Conducts annual critical care competency assessment sessions. Oversees staff development with the orientation program for all RN's hired into the PACU, and ACC/Prep-Recovery units. Mentors RN staff. Participates in hospital and nursing projects and serves on committees. Must be flexible to work on all shifts as needed. Supports new hires in all Surgical Services departments.

Responsibilities

• Assesses educational needs of employees in assigned areas on an ongoing basis via observation, written feedback and communication with Nurse Manager, Associate Director, Director, staff and hospital personnel
• Develops new programs/courses as needed and updates courses as needed
• Plans programs that align with organizational goals
• Develops materials that are original and do not violate copyright and are cost appropriate for the program. Demonstrates respect for patient confidentiality when using case studies, and in the preparation of all education materials
• Provides continuing education, required in-services and competency assessments for the departments as needed
• Provides education as needed in a timely manner for classroom or the clinical area, based on unit needs for the patient or staff learning needs
• Selects appropriate speakers (e.g. physicians, vendor, and other professional) for programs and provides program coordination and speaker support
• Attains contact hours or equivalent certification for RN programs as appropriate for topic and length of program

Credentials

• Registered Nurse - PA (Required)
• American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) certification within 2 years of hire.
• CPR Certification

Education or Equivalent Experience

• BSN AND 5+ years Perianesthesia specialty specific clinical experience (Required)
• 1+ year Experience in conducting internet research and creating presentations and support documents using Microsoft products. (Required)
• Masters Degree in Nursing or Healthcare related field is encouraged to pursue within 2 years of hire (Preferred)

Live Your Life's Work

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.