Perioperative Nurse Educator (RN) – Preop/PACU

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Advocate Health Mercy in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Nurse Educator for Preoperative, PACU, and Same Day Procedure areas. BSN required; RN licensure active. Four days with 10-hour shifts are common, with a focus on orientation and ongoing nursing education.

Responsibilities include designing education programs, coordinating preceptorships, and collaborating with nursing leadership to meet licensure and certification requirements. Strong clinical background in perioperative areas is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current applicable state RN licensure required.
• BSN required.
• 3 years clinical experience in related area (OR, ER, acute care) required.
• Specialty certification may be preferred or required for specific area (e.g., Med Ctr Air Flight Nurse Educator).
• BLS required per policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with nursing leadership to assess needs for orientation and continuing education needs for nursing team.
• Develops and conducts facility specific orientation for licensed and non-licensed nursing team.
• Facilitates 30 day new employee orientation and 90 day reunion sessions as part of the facility service excellence initiatives.
• Designs programs that enhance the practice of nursing; assists the learner to comply with licensure and certification requirements.
• Coordinates with Nurse Managers to place students, orient students, and organize preceptorships for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Utilizes adult education principles, plans, designs, and implements educational activities based on identified learning needs.
• Works as a program Planner.
• Assesses learning needs through direct observation, formal needs assessment, and program evaluation or other organizational activity reports.

Education

RN licensure

BSN required

3 years clinical experience in related area (OR, ER, acute care)

Job description

Advocate Health Mercy in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Nurse Educator for Preoperative, PACU, and Same Day Procedure areas. BSN required; RN licensure active. Four days with 10-hour shifts are common, with a focus on orientation and ongoing nursing education.

Responsibilities include designing education programs, coordinating preceptorships, and collaborating with nursing leadership to meet licensure and certification requirements. Strong clinical background in perioperative areas is preferred.