Registered Nurse - RN - Perioperative - OR Educator

Havasu Regional Medical Center; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Tuition assistance

Loan assistance

401(k) retirement package

Well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

Havasu Regional Medical Center in Lake Havasu City, AZ is seeking an experienced RN Perioperative Educator to lead OR education, onboarding and ongoing learning for the perioperative team. You will shape practice, strengthen competencies and drive education across the department.

The role emphasizes collaboration, development of orientation programs and participation in quality initiatives to improve patient outcomes and staff growth. Join a dedicated perioperative team focused on excellence.

Qualifications

• Current Arizona RN license with Arizona endorsement.
• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• CNOR certification preferred and OR experience required.
• Experience in perioperative education and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Develops, plans, implements and organizes education activities for the Perioperative department.
• Serves as consultant, facilitator, change agent and leader.
• Develops/orients new employees and transferred employees with ongoing involvement in orientation and continuing education materials.
• Assists in implementation of department quality initiatives and analysis of outcome data.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Nurse educator

Leadership

Orientation & training

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN preferred

CNOR certification preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Registered Nurse - RN - Perioperative - OR Educator
Job Type: Full-time | Days | Non-exempt
Schedule: 5x8, Days, Monday-Friday

Your experience matters

Havasu Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Perioperative Educator RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

This is an exciting new position focused on supporting the growth and development of OR nurses, offering the opportunity to shape practice, strengthen competencies, and enhance onboarding and ongoing education across the department.

Join a collaborative perioperative team dedicated to clinical excellence, patient safety, and continuous learning. Our department features 10 operating rooms supporting a wide range of surgical specialties, including Orthopedics, Urology, OB/GYN, General Surgery, Plastics, ENT, Neuro, and Podiatry, creating a dynamic and diverse practice environment.

How you'll contribute

• Develops, plans, implements and organizes a variety of education activities for the Perioperative department.
• Serves as consultant, facilitator, change agent and leader.
• Develops/coordinates orientation of new employee and transferred employee with active on-going involvement in the orientation process and continuing education materials.
• Assists in implementation of department quality initiatives and analysis of outcome data. Analysis shares and assists the interpretation of outcome data with appropriate staff, medical staff, and customers. Facilitates any action as indicated for noted undesirable data and/or negative trends.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current Arizona or Compact State RN license with Arizona endorsement and possess an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Bachelor of Science (BSN) preferred
• Previous operating room nursing (OR) experience at tertiary teaching hospital required
• Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) and Nurse Educator experience preferred

More about Havasu Regional Medical Center

Havasu Regional Medical Center is a 171-bed community hospital with the resources and the technology to serve as a regional healthcare provider. It's a compassionate place that combines the best in local hometown care with the latest in world-class medical technology. We are proud to be The Joint Commission-accredited and Medicare-certified.

EEOC Statement

Havasu Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Havasu Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.