Perioperative Services Educator

Clallam County Public Hospital District No. 2 (DBA Olympic Medical Center); United States; On-site; USD 97,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympic Medical Center on the North Olympic Peninsula in Washington is seeking a Perioperative Services Educator to plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate educational programs for Perioperative services and central sterile areas. The role collaborates with department managers to identify monthly educational needs and annual training plans.

Required BSN and current Washington State RN license, with minimum three years nursing experience and perioperative exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN required for the Perioperative Educator role.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate educational programs for Perioperative services and central sterile areas.
• Coordinate and track competency progress for new staff and equipment, and conduct yearly skills competency tracking.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

ABOUT OLYMPIC MEDICAL CENTER:

Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family. Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination! FTE: 100% WORK SHIFT Days PAY RANGE: $96,803.20 - $157,934.40 UNION: SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS/PREMIUMS: Weekend & Holiday Shifts: No On-Call Shifts: no

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Perioperative Services Educator plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates educational programs for Perioperative services and central sterile areas. This position works with department managers to plan and assist with monthly staff educational needs, plans out education yearly, and coordinates and tracks competency progress for new staff. The Perioperative Services Educator coordinates and tracks training and competency for new equipment, and conducts yearly skills competency tracking for staff.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), required.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of Three years of continuous nursing experience, with Perioperative Services experience strongly preferred. Previous teaching or staff development experience strongly preferred.

LICENSURE/CREDENTIALS

Current Washington State RN license required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire. ACLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

Click here for information about our benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov. Olympic Medical Center, the largest employer in Clallam County, has a wide variety of employment opportunities. We welcome you the opportunity to join our team of highly-trained and experienced staff! We offer excellent benefits, competitive salaries and an intentional culture that represents respect and appreciation for all of our employees. OMC cares and is an eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other loan forgiveness programs. For more information about our benefits, click here!

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