Perioperative Educational Program Coordinator

ccf; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Cleveland Clinic Health System Main Campus in Cleveland for a role as Perioperative Educational Program Coordinator. You will be part of a talented team, use state-of-the-art technology, and contribute to exceptional patient care.

As a Perioperative Educational Program Coordinator, you will partner with the Professional Development Manager to plan, implement and evaluate department orientation and education for clinical and support caregivers.

Qualifications

• BSN required and RN licensure in the state.
• BLS certification required by AHA or Red Cross.
• ACLS certification within six months of hire for procedural sedation if applicable.
• Two years perioperative experience in circulating/OR setting.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory, motivation, change, group process and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement orientation for new hires.
• Assist education caregivers in assigning unit preceptors.
• Assist in interviewing new caregivers.
• Complete probationary performance evaluations and participate in annual evaluations with unit managers.
• Coordinate continuing education and staff development within the department.
• Coordinate programs with local colleges and universities.
• Perform patient care up to 20% of time to demonstrate clinical competence and teach others.
• Assist management with caregiver regulatory compliance including CPR, ACLS, fire safety, diversity, HIPAA and TB testing.

Skills

Teaching

Clinical supervision

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Epic/Optime

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Epic/Optime

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Perioperative Educational Program Coordinator

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Surgical Services Education-Surgical Operations

Job Code

T28041

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:00am-4:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

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 7:00 AM – 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.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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