Perioperative Nurse Educator

Clinical Management Consultants; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants seeks a Perioperative Nurse Educator for a prominent Northern California hospital in the San Francisco Bay Area. This clinical leader will strengthen perioperative education across 15+ operating rooms and 120+ staff, bridging OR, PACU, and perioperative workflows.

You will design competency-based education, coordinate orientation, and support annual skills validation while advancing evidence-informed practice and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Perioperative nurse educator role and strong clinical knowledge.
• Experience in teaching and staff development is preferred.
• Ability to lead interdisciplinary education and improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate orientation and annual skills validation.
• Reinforce evidence-informed practice and regulatory readiness.
• Lead competency-based education and policy implementation.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and PACU staff to align learning with OR workflows.
• Translate priorities into practical learning tools and simulations.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Clinical teaching

Leadership

Interprofessional collaboration

Tools

Simulation-based education

Job description

Build the next chapter of your career as a Perioperative Nurse Educator at a prominent Northern California hospital, where supportive leadership and modern clinical resources create meaningful opportunities to improve surgical care while enjoying life in the San Francisco Bay Area.

This Surgery Clinical Nurse Educator will join a respected healthcare organization with the scale and stability experienced nurses value. The hospital promotes safe practice and continuous learning. It also encourages close collaboration across clinical disciplines. In this influential position, the educator will help staff use modern equipment and digital workflows with confidence. Technology supports sound clinical judgment rather than replacing it. For a perioperative professional exploring hospital careers or healthcare leadership jobs, this role offers a strong platform to shape practice throughout a substantial surgical service.

The Perioperative Nurse Educator will support a challenging and rewarding Operating Room environment that includes more than 15 operating rooms and over 120 FTEs. The position connects inpatient surgery with OR and PACU workflows. This broad scope creates opportunities to improve onboarding and strengthen competencies across the perioperative continuum. The surgical setting demands preparation and situational awareness. It also relies on precise communication and consistent standards. An educator who values clinical complexity will find abundant opportunities to expand specialty expertise and make a measurable impact on staff performance and patient safety.

Working within the hospital’s perioperative leadership structure, the Surgery Clinical Nurse Educator will assess learning needs and develop competency-based education. Key responsibilities may include coordinating orientation and supporting annual skills validation. The educator will also reinforce evidence-informed practice and help advance regulatory readiness. Additional involvement may include policy implementation and performance improvement initiatives. Daily collaboration with surgeons and anesthesia professionals will keep education aligned with current clinical needs. Partnership with registered nurses, surgical technologists, and PACU staff will further connect learning to real operating room workflows.

The Perioperative Nurse Educator will do more than deliver classroom instruction. This clinical leader will translate surgical priorities into practical tools and engaging learning experiences. Through coaching and mentorship, the educator will help clinicians strengthen confidence while maintaining high standards of care. The role offers valuable exposure to preceptor development and simulation-based education. It may also provide opportunities to participate in committees and quality initiatives. For an experienced perioperative nurse who wants to remain connected to patient care while growing as a leader, this is a meaningful next step rather than simply another nursing job.

A successful Surgery Clinical Nurse Educator will bring strong Operating Room knowledge and sound clinical judgment. An approachable teaching style will be equally important. The ability to build trust across different roles and experience levels will help the educator influence practice throughout the department. This experience can support future advancement into professional practice or service-line education. It may also create pathways toward broader nursing leadership roles. The hospital environment gives the educator room to develop others while expanding personal leadership capabilities.

Living and working as a Perioperative Nurse Educator in the San Francisco Bay Area provides access to coastal trails and redwood parks. The region is also known for exceptional dining and renowned museums. Professional sports and major universities add to its energy. Weekend trips can include Marin County or Monterey. Napa Valley and Lake Tahoe are also within reach. In 2026, FIFA World Cup matches at Levi’s Stadium will bring an added level of global excitement to the area. The Bay Area has a high cost of living that requires thoughtful planning. In return, healthcare professionals gain access to diverse communities and a strong healthcare economy. Public transportation and major airports also support regional and international travel.

The Perioperative Nurse Educator can expect competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package based on the hospital’s established total-rewards program. Specific details will be shared during the recruitment process. This opportunity combines clinical influence with a large Operating Room platform and compelling Bay Area access.