Clinical Educator-Surgical Services

Overview

Position Title: Clinical Educator Position Code: Surg Edu-6102

Department: Surgical Services Oracle

Title:

Clinical Educator-6102

Reports to: Nursing Manager

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Exempt Status: Yes

Position

Purpose:

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.

• Utilize the roles of educator, consultant, researcher and leader in collaboration with Leadership. Actively participate in regulatory compliant, quality improvement projects to promote improved nursing-sensitive patient outcomes.
• In a secondary role, develop and maintain electronic applications necessary to meet the needs of Surgical Services for improved patient safety and care delivery efficiency through collaboration with Nursing Leadership and Health Information Technology (HIT).
• Develop a standardized orientation program to promote successful integration of staff into their designated roles in the department.
• Oversee new staff competencies throughout the orientation process and individualize training pathways based on learning needs and scope of practice in collaboration with Nursing Leadership.
• Maintain updated documentation on yearly competencies for departmental staff.
• Evaluate educational needs within the department and address individual and/or unit-specific training opportunities.
• Provide and/or coordinate all mandated in-service programs to maintain compliance with applicable regulatory agencies.
• Establish patient teaching guidelines and assist staff in provision of education through collaboration with Nursing Leadership.
• Make rounds throughout the Surgical Services department to ensure adherence to guidelines from AORN, SGNA, ASPAN, ANSI, HSPA, and AAMI.
• Demonstrate flexibility to meet educational needs of staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the department and organization.

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology, First Assisting, or Nursing Program.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years perioperative experience with demonstrated excellence in the field.
• Certification: BLS, ACLS, and PALS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• License: Current, valid Arizona licensure or compact RN license, if RN.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent communication and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to accept and implement change; evidence of continuing professional growth with membership in a professional nursing organization; knowledge of electronic documentation systems and computer expertise.

• Education: N/A
• Experience: N/A
• Certification: Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
• License: N/A
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: N/A

Exposure Category I:
Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

• Able to assist with the movement of an adult patient weighing up to 300 lbs.
• Able to care for patients with infectious diseases.
• Ability to sit for 3-5 hours per day.
• Able to stand for 3-5 hours per day.
• Able to walk for 3-5 hours a day.

This job description applies to all KHI facilities and is representative of the essential job duties this position will perform. This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Date Staff Position Description Created / Revised: 2/2013; 03/2019; 02/14/2022; 6/9/2026