R96087 Perioperative Educator -Ross OR educator

FUNCTIONNursing is responsible for the promotion of health and prevention of illness by providing patient care and supportive services directed towards the achievement of positive patient care outcomes.

SUB-FUNCTIONNursing Education devises and maintains strategies to ensure nursing professional development. Keeps staff current about changes in protocols and procedures. Nursing Educators may work with the unit orientation committee to orient new employees.

CAREER BANDIndividual Contributor - Clinical - Work is primarily achieved through individual efforts or by participation on functional or project teams. May coordinate, influence, or review the work of others. May be the primary owner/authority on a given program or process. Requires the application of specialized expertise within a clinical profession to achieve results. Emphasizes in-depth knowledge, problem solving skills, and influencing skills. At more seasoned levels may lead functional or project teams or act as a working supervisor to other clinicians. Typically requires a university degree and clinical license, certification, or training.

CAREER LEVELApplies in-depth conceptual and practical clinical knowledge within own job discipline and a basic knowledge of related job disciplines. Has a knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others. Requires in-depth conceptual and practical clinical knowledge within own job discipline and a basic knowledge of related job disciplines. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgement based on the analysis of multiple sources of information. Works independently, receives minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements. Explains difficult or sensitive information to others including patients and families; works to build consensus.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSMaster's Degree in Nursing. Registered Nurse. 0 years of relevant experience required. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Job DescriptionThe Nursing Educator is a master's prepared nurse who demonstrates expertise in staff education, nursing practice, nursing care delivery, evidence-based practice and research, and collaborates with other disciplines in professional development activities. The Nursing Educator incorporates knowledge and skill in clinical nursing theory and practice, adult learning principles and best practice educational standards. The Nursing Educator is responsible for facilitating the provision of direct and indirect care of patients and fam iii es through educational activities. The Nursing Educator is capable of analyzing complex, patient care situations, and consulting and collaborating with all members of he health care team. The Nursing Educator serves as a role model and resource for all staff development including charge nurses, supervisors, students, within the unit/department/organization. This position 's focus will also be on accomplishing strategic and tactical goals/ initiatives in the department/organization under the direction of OR Management.Minimum Qualifications or Hire: • Master's degree in Nursing. Current clinical Operating Room experience (minimum of 3 years) or clinical instruction experience