Surgical Services Unit Educator

Baptist Health; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Kentucky is seeking a Surgical Services Unit Educator to lead clinical education, shape staff development, and advance quality patient care in the Surgical Services department.

The educator will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate education programs, partner with leaders, and serve as a resource for practice, equipment, and workflow changes while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure required.
• Must obtain BCLS, ACLS, and PALS within 90 days of hire.
• CNOR required within 12 months of hire.
• BSN is required.
• Minimum three years of related clinical education experience.

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

RN licensure

Staff education & development

Regulatory compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN

CNOR

BCLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

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.