Surgical Services Unit Educator

bhs; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Surgical Services Unit Educator to advance clinical excellence by developing and evaluating education programs for Surgical Services staff. You will act as a clinical resource, educator, and change agent, supporting orientation, competency validation, and evidence‑based practice.

Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and leaders, you will ensure staff have the knowledge and skills to deliver safe, high‑quality patient care while upholding regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure required.
• BCLS, ACLS and PALS certified within 90 days of hire.
• CNOR required within 12 months of hire.
• BSN degree required.
• Three years of related work experience required.
• AORN and ASPAN membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff education, orientation, and competency programs within Surgical Services.
• Support clinical excellence through training, evidence-based practice, and professional development.
• Partner with leadership to drive quality, safety, compliance, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a resource for clinical practice, equipment, technology, and workflow changes.
• Maintain clinical expertise and provide direct support to Surgical Services as needed.

Skills

Staff education

Clinical education

Change agent

Education

RN Licensure

BSN

CNOR

BCLS/ACLS/PALS certificates

Job description

Summary

Join our Surgical Team as a Surgical Services Unit Educator, where you'll play a key role in developing clinical excellence, supporting staff growth, and advancing quality patient care. The Surgical Services Unit Educator is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs for Surgical Services staff. This role serves as a clinical resource, educator, consultant, and change agent while partnering with leaders to support orientation, competency validation, professional development, evidence-based practice, and regulatory compliance. The educator collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead staff education, orientation, and competency programs within Surgical Services.
• Support clinical excellence through training, evidence-based practice, and professional development.
• Partner with leadership to drive quality, safety, compliance, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a resource for clinical practice, equipment, technology, and workflow changes.
• Maintain clinical expertise and provide direct support to Surgical Services as needed.

Qualifications

• Active RN Licensure
• BCLS, ACLS, and PALS required within 90 days of hire
• CNOR required within 12 months of hire
• BSN required
• Three Years of related work experience required
• AORN and ASPAN Member Preferred

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.