Registered Professional Nurse IV, Operating Room Educator

US Lawns; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays each year

21 paid vacation days per year

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

US Lawns is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse for the role of Assistant Nurse Manager and Operating Room Nurse Educator at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. This position emphasizes high-quality patient care through staff education and clinical leadership, aiming to enhance surgical services across the East Hawaiʻi region.

The ideal candidate will need a current RN license in Hawaii, with a focus on leadership, quality improvement, and operational excellence in the operating room.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum 1.5 years of professional nursing experience required.
• 4–5 years of Operating Room experience preferred.
• Experience with quality improvement and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver education and training programs for staff.
• Serve as a clinical expert and mentor for nursing staff.
• Function as charge nurse and manage staffing based on patient acuity.
• Monitor quality of care and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Patient Care

Clinical Education

Quality Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Hawaii

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification

Job description

Job Description

Hilo Benioff Medical Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as an Assistant Nurse Manager and Operating Room Nurse Educator within our Operating Room. In this leadership role, you will help ensure high-quality patient care by coordinating staff education, supporting clinical operations in the operating room, and mentoring nursing staff. This position combines clinical expertise, staff development, and leadership to support safe, efficient surgical services for patients across the East Hawaiʻi region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver education, orientation, and training programs for Surgical Services staff, including new hires and ongoing clinical education.
• Serve as a clinical expert and mentor, supporting nursing staff with best practices, new techniques, equipment training, and professional development opportunities.
• Function as charge nurse when assigned, organizing staffing and delegating work based on patient acuity and staff skill levels.
• Participate in operating room procedures as a circulator or scrub nurse as needed to support surgical teams.
• Monitor quality of care, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and identify opportunities for improvement in OR operations and patient outcomes.
• Promote teamwork, positive communication, and excellent customer service among staff, physicians, patients, and families.

Education, Licensure, Certification & Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Hawaiʻi required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within one (1) month of hire.
• CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room) certification preferred within one year of appointment.
• Minimum 1.5 years of professional nursing experience required; 4–5 years of Operating Room experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory aptitude, strong communication skills, and the ability to develop and deliver clinical education programs.
• Experience with quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams is highly desirable.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years*
• 21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year*
• 21 paid sick days (168 hours) per year*
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in the State of Hawaii’s retirement system
• Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs

* Rates listed for paid holidays, vacation and sick days are for 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions assigned to 8 hour shifts. Accruals for these benefits are otherwise prorated based on FTE.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Shift Details

Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7.