Unit-Based Perioperative Nurse Educator

California Nursing Students Association Incorporated; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital seeks an RN Educator for the Perioperative Unit to lead education program planning, staff development, and competency assessment within the Perioperative Services.

This role emphasizes adherence to the Watson Model of Care, regulatory standards, and high-quality patient outcomes. The educator collaborates with the Education department and nursing leadership to design annual programs, orientation, and competency reviews, fostering evidence-based practice

Qualifications

• CNOR required to be completed within 12 months of hire.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience in Perioperative Services and a minimum one (1) year educator experience in an acute care setting, preferred.
• Current California Nursing license.
• Certification in Staff Development preferred.
• Experience with implementation of an EMR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the implementation of Education Department goals aligned with MLKCH mission and strategic plan.
• Keeps the Director of Perioperative Services and Sr. Dir. Of Education informed of activities, status, and proposals for new programs.
• Participates in Surgical Quality Committee and supports Performance Improvement initiatives with data.
• Plans and implements unit-specific orientation of new staff to Perioperative Services.
• Develops/updates Policies, Procedures and Protocols; updates unit-based competencies.
• Collaborates on educational presentations and orientation for new hires; supports hospital orientation.
• Promotes evidence-based practice and 1:1 teaching where practice development is needed.
• Participates in hospital-wide Survey Readiness activities.

Skills

CNOR

Spanish bilingual

Basic computer skills

CPI within 90 days

BCLS

Education

CNOR certification

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital seeks an RN Educator for the Perioperative Unit to lead education program planning, staff development, and competency assessment within the Perioperative Services.

This role emphasizes adherence to the Watson Model of Care, regulatory standards, and high-quality patient outcomes. The educator collaborates with the Education department and nursing leadership to design annual programs, orientation, and competency reviews, fostering evidence-based practice