Surgical Services RN Educator & Onboarding Lead

Mercyhealth; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking an RN Education Coordinator for Surgical Services to lead design, implementation, and evaluation of perioperative nursing education. This role supports onboarding, validates competencies, and fosters ongoing professional growth within the surgical services department.

The position is day shift, Monday–Friday, with focus on evidence-based practice and certification advancement across units. A BSN is required; MSN preferred, with RN licensure and BLS on file.

Qualifications

• ADN or BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Two or more years RN experience, or one+ year in area of specialty.
• Licensed as an RN in state of practice; BLS within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate perioperative nursing education.
• Lead onboarding for new staff and mentor new grads.
• Coordinate education with EMR content and unit leaders.
• Schedule and deliver unit-based and online education programs.
• Support certification and clinical ladder advancement.

Skills

Educational program design

Onboarding

Mentoring

Needs assessment

Instructional methods

Vendor training coordination

Evidence-based practice

Continuing education

Education

ADN or BSN from an accredited BSN Completion Program

MSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Mercyhealth is seeking an RN Education Coordinator for Surgical Services to lead design, implementation, and evaluation of perioperative nursing education. This role supports onboarding, validates competencies, and fosters ongoing professional growth within the surgical services department.

The position is day shift, Monday–Friday, with focus on evidence-based practice and certification advancement across units. A BSN is required; MSN preferred, with RN licensure and BLS on file.