Perioperative Educational Program Coordinator

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Ohio is seeking a Perioperative Educational Program Coordinator to plan, implement and evaluate orientation and education for clinical and support caregivers.

This role coordinates continuing education, collaborates with local colleges, and supports staff development while ensuring regulatory compliance. The position involves teaching clinical skills and providing patient care up to 20% of time, with day shifts from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Qualifications

• BSN is required for this role.
• Current RN licensure in state is required.
• BLS certification through AHA or ARC.
• ACLS certification within 6 months if performing sedation.
• Two years perioperative experience in circulating/OR.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise and patient care competence.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and teaching strategies.
• Proficiency with Epic/Optime and MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement orientation for new hires.
• Assist in assigning unit preceptors.
• Assist in interviewing new caregivers.
• Complete probationary performance evaluations for new hires.
• Coordinate continuing education and staff development.
• Collaborate with local colleges and universities on education programs.
• Perform patient care up to 20% of time to demonstrate clinical competence and teach others.
• Ensure caregiver compliance with regulatory requirements and training (CPR/ACLS, fire safety, HIPAA, TB testing).

Skills

RN licensure

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Perioperative experience

Adult learning theory

Motivational strategies

Leadership skills

Group process skills

Teaching

Education

BSN

Master's Degree

Tools

Epic/Optime

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Main Campus and experience world class healthcare at its best. Here, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers, work with state-of-the-art technology and provide stellar patient care.
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 with other caregivers 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 days 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. This may include 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)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• If performing moderate/procedural sedation, must have Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within six months of hire
• Two years of perioperative experience, specifically in circulating/OR setting
• 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

Physical Requirements:

• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stressful conditions of working irregular hours.
• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range
Minimum Annual Salary: $69,600.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $106,132.50
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).