Registered Nurse Clinical Development Surgery and Operating Room

Ascension; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension in Indianapolis, IN, invites a Nurse Educator to lead clinical professional development for Surgery and Operating Room teams. This full-time role focuses on assessing learning needs, designing education programs, and ensuring competency across the organization.

Required RN licensure in Indiana with a Diploma in nursing and 3+ years OR experience; BSN preferred and teaching experience is advantageous. Join a mission-driven health system investing in education and professional growth.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
• Indiana RN license required before hire date.
• Diploma from an accredited school of nursing.
• 3+ years in-hospital OR experience.
• BSN preferred.
• Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leaders to assess nursing educational needs and competencies.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing and clinical educational plans/programs.
• Utilize methods and tools to evaluate achievement of learning goals.
• Consult on the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of Nursing Professional Development programs and performance processes.
• Manage performance and competency standards for inter-professional programs to support practice at the highest extent of licensure.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Diploma from an accredited nursing program

Registered Nurse license (Indiana)

BSN (Preferred)

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Indianapolis, IN
• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent
• Department/Specialty: Clinical Professional Development | Surgery and Operating Room
• Schedule: Full time days | 40 hours per week | Monday through Friday

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Collaborate with leaders and staff to assess nursing educational needs and competencies.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing and clinical educational plans/programs.
• Utilize methods, measurements and tools to evaluate achievement of learning goals.
• Consult on the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of Nursing Professional Development (NPD) programs and performance processes that support core nursing and clinical competency across the organization.
• Manage performance and competency standards for inter-professional programs to support practice at the highest extent of licensure.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing

Work Experience

• Required professional licensure at time of hire.

BSN Preferred.

Additional Preferences

• Must have 3+ years of in-hospital/surgery center Operating Room experience.

Teaching Experience Preferred.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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