Perioperative Nursing Education Lead

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare in Chesapeake, VA, seeks a PeriOp Clinical Nurse Educator to lead initial and ongoing education and competency assessment across assigned units, developing technical, psychomotor and critical thinking skills.

The role collaborates with Nursing Services to ensure ongoing staff competency, supports orientation programs, and drives evidence-based practice while maintaining clinical standards.

Qualifications

• MSN required, or BSN with eligible MSN plan to complete within 2 years.
• 3+ years in an inpatient acute care facility and in a specialty clinical area.
• Licensed RN in Virginia or compact state; must maintain BLS; other certifications as required.
• Perioperative certification preferred, or obtainable within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead orientation and competency programs for new and current nursing staff.
• Collaborate with the employee, Clinical Coordinator, and manager to input action plans for staff not progressing in competency.
• Provide clinical consultation and ongoing specialty skills reviews for staff and maintain records.
• Develop and implement education initiatives to meet clinical needs and promote safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Nurse education

Clinical competency assessment

Orientation programs

Evidence-based practice

Education

MSN

BSN + MSN plan within 2 years

Job description

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare in Chesapeake, VA, seeks a PeriOp Clinical Nurse Educator to lead initial and ongoing education and competency assessment across assigned units, developing technical, psychomotor and critical thinking skills.

The role collaborates with Nursing Services to ensure ongoing staff competency, supports orientation programs, and drives evidence-based practice while maintaining clinical standards.