Staff Nurse Specialist- Surgical Services

Wilson Health is seeking a Staff Nurse Specialist for our Surgical Services Department in Sidney, Ohio. The position combines the responsibilities of a Clinical Educator and Staff RN
. The Clinical Educator component provides educational support, including needs assessments, standardized education, orientation, competency assessments, regulatory, accreditation and certification. The Staff RN component delivers general nursing care to patients and families while collaborating with the healthcare team.

• Access to Employer Direct Care Clinic. Free medical care and pharmacy services for all benefit eligible employees. Dependents eligible for free medical care if covered by Wilson Health's medical insurance plan.
• Free onsite employee fitness center.
• Generous paid time off program beginning day one of employment.
• Medical Insurance:
  Choice of Two High Deductible Health Plan Options or a PPO, Dental and Vision Insurance. Coverage begins the first day of the month after hire.
• HSA with employer contribution for eligible health plans, FSA for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short‑Term, and Long‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and employee and dependent Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Industry leading retirement plan – employer contributions begin day one, no waiting period for participation.
• Tuition Assistance Program

Employment Status: Full Time

Position

Reports To:

Director, Surgical Services

At Wilson Health, our mission is to improve the health and wellness of our communities by delivering compassionate, quality care. We are committed to making a difference for our neighbors, friends, and family and our vision is to be a trusted, nationally recognized leader of innovative, collaborative community health. Wilson Health’s Surgical Services Department performs more than 4,000 inpatient and outpatient surgeries and other procedures annually in the fields of gynecology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, general surgery, ENT, urology, podiatry, plastic surgery, and endoscopy, as well as radiology interventional procedures.

The department is staffed by board‑certified surgeons, anesthesiologists, highly skilled registered nurses, surgical technologists, sterile processing technicians, medical assistants, and X‑ray technologists.

• Support the educational needs of clinical staff for the advancement of clinical practice and professional development. Provide orientation for new personnel, in‑service education, and continued education to meet staff needs.
• Utilize evidence‑based methodology to build educational plans and programs.
• Demonstrate expertise in clinical practice and continually evaluate quality data to guide educational needs.
• Collaborate with nursing and interprofessional leadership, the Professional Practice Organization, and other Wilson Health entities to implement nursing education and professional development programs.
• Serve as a resource to the nursing staff.
• Model and implement change. Serve as a role model for clinical staff.
• Apply design principles and integrate technology to ensure effective learning experiences.
• Provide the highest quality care experience for Wilson Health’s patients and their families.
• Assist Director with day‑to‑day operations and support various operational functions, including leading and supporting staff as appropriate.

• Ensure effective learning experiences.
• Knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Skillset with educational technology, audio‑visual tools, public speaking, and presentation.
• Detail oriented and able to meet strict time frames and understand a sense of urgency.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• 3‑5 years perioperative clinical experience with operating room and PACU experience (required)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a clinical preceptor or nurse educator
• Current RN license valid in the state of Ohio or ability to obtain before hire
• Current CNOR
• Ability to test for ASPAN within 2 years
• Current BLS
• Current ACLS
• Current PALS or obtain prior to hire