Perioperative Nurse Educator

Havasu Regional Medical Center; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Havasu Regional Medical Center seeks a Perioperative Educator Registered Nurse to support excellence in surgical care.

This role designs, delivers, and evaluates education for perioperative RNs, techs, and support staff, including orientation, skills training, and annual competencies for pre‑op, OR, PACU, and sterile processing. The educator promotes evidence‑based practice and collaborates with leaders to improve workflows and patient safety.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required; perioperative nursing experience preferred.
• Experience in designing and delivering education or training.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and evaluate perioperative education for RNs, techs, and staff.
• Coordinate orientation and ongoing competency programs for pre‑op, OR, PACU, and sterile processing.
• Collaborate with leaders and surgeons to improve workflows, quality, and patient safety.

Skills

RN (Registered Nurse)

Perioperative nursing

Education design/training

Job description

Havasu Regional Medical Center seeks a Perioperative Educator Registered Nurse to support excellence in surgical care. This role designs, delivers, and evaluates education for perioperative RNs, techs, and support staff, including orientation, skills training, and annual competencies for pre‑op, OR, PACU, and sterile processing. The educator promotes evidence‑based practice, maintains regulatory and infection‑prevention standards, and collaborates with leaders and surgeons to improve workflows, quality, and patient safety. This RN serves as a clinical resource, coaches staff at the bedside, supports new technologies and procedures, and fosters a culture of teamwork, learning, and patient‑centered care.