Perioperative Educator (RN) - Full Time, Brunswick and Camden Campus

Southeast Georgia Health System Inc / SGHS; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Georgia Health System Inc / SGHS is seeking a Perioperative Educator to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs across the perioperative continuum, including OR, PAT, Pre-Op, PACU, Endoscopy, and Sterile Processing. The educator partners with nursing leadership and physicians to ensure staff competency and alignment with patient safety and regulatory standards.

The educator serves as a clinical expert and resource, advancing evidence-based practice while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver orientation programs for perioperative staff.
• Coordinate annual competency assessments for all perioperative staff.
• Provide ongoing clinical education using adult learning principles.
• Lead evidence-based practice initiatives and regulatory readiness activities.

Skills

Perioperative education

Clinical education

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Staff development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field

Job description

Perioperative Educator - Full Time, Brunswick and Camden Campus

Job Category: Health Care

Requisition Number: 01PER004590

• Posted : July 30, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Description

Job Description

Perioperative Clinical Educator

Position Summary

The Perioperative Clinical Educator is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs that promote clinical excellence, professional development, regulatory compliance, and patient safety throughout the perioperative continuum. This role serves as the clinical expert and educational resource for Operating Room, Pre-Admission Testing (PAT), Pre-Op, PACU, Endoscopy, Sterile Processing, and other procedural areas. The educator collaborates with leadership, physicians, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure staff competency and evidence-based practice while supporting strategic departmental goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Education

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver orientation programs for newly hired perioperative staff.
• Create individualized orientation plans based on employee experience and specialty.
• Provide ongoing clinical education utilizing adult learning principles.
• Coordinate annual competency assessments for all perioperative staff.
• Evaluate staff competency using direct observation, simulation, return demonstrations, and competency validation tools.
• Maintain educational records and competency documentation.

Professional Development

• Mentor nurses, surgical technologists, anesthesia technicians, and support personnel.
• Promote specialty certification including:
  • CNOR
  • CSSM
  • CNAMB
  • CAPA
  • CPAN
  • CER
  • CRCST
• Coordinate continuing education offerings.

Regulatory Compliance

Ensure departmental compliance with:

• AORN Guidelines
• Joint Commission standards
• CMS Conditions of Participation
• OSHA regulations
• State Board of Nursing regulations

Prepare educational initiatives supporting regulatory readiness and survey preparedness.

Quality Improvement

Collaborate with leadership to improve:

• Surgical Site Infection (SSI) reduction
• Time Out compliance
• Instrument counts
• Medication safety
• Hand hygiene
• Surgical smoke evacuation
• Documentation compliance
• Core measure performance

Analyze quality metrics and implement education to address identified opportunities.

Orientation & Onboarding

Coordinate orientation for:

• Registered Nurses
• Surgical Technologists
• First Assistants
• Sterile Processing staff
• Students
• Agency personnel
• Travelers

Validate readiness for independent practice.

Clinical Practice Support

• Serve as clinical resource during complex surgical procedures.
• Assist with implementation of new technology and equipment.
• Coordinate physician preference updates.
• Support introduction of new service lines and procedures.
• Assist during product evaluations and trials.

Simulation & Skills Training

Develop simulation-based education including:

• Malignant Hyperthermia
• Massive Transfusion Protocol
• Code Blue
• Difficult airway management
• Crisis Resource Management

Policy Development

• Assist in development and revision of departmental policies.
• Ensure policies reflect current evidence-based practice.
• Standardize clinical workflows.
• Participate in policy review committees.

Evidence-Based Practice

• Review current literature.
• Incorporate AORN Guideline updates.
• Lead evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Participate in research and performance improvement projects.

Partner with:

• Director of Surgical Services
• Nurse Managers
• Clinical Coordinators
• Charge Nurses
• Medical Staff
• Infection Prevention
• Quality Department
• Human Resources

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• Surgical instrumentation
• Surgical technology
• Infection prevention
• Adult education principles
• Competency assessment
• Quality improvement methodologies
• Regulatory standards
• Change management
• Clinical coaching
• Project management

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Nursing or related field.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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