Nurse Education Coordinator; RN - CVOR

MinUSD $39.15/Hr.MaxUSD $62.64/Hr.Overview

CVOR Education Coordinator

** Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois is REQUIRED **

The Education Coordinator, CVOR position is split 50/50 between education and circulating in the ORs, therefore OR or Peri-Op nursing experience is required.

This position is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating orientation and educational programs for both professional and ancillary personnel. Ensures an appropriate process is in place to document staff competencies/skills validations. Assisting to monitor and evaluate efforts to maintain standards of performance within the department, the Educator participates in activities to promote efficiency and effectiveness of service and work processes.

Assumes a leadership role in efforts to advance the department’s quality improvement agenda and participates in strategies to enhance patient outcomes and employee relations. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.

Education:

• ADN required, BSN preferred

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• Current licensure in the State of Illinois as a Registered Nurse REQUIRED.
• Holds national specialty nursing certification in clinical area or nursing administration, or completes within 24 months of assuming role.
• CPR certification required, ACLS certification preferred.

Experience:

• Three years of experience as operating room nurse required. Additional perioperative experience preferred.
• Ability to write educational goals, prepare schedules and apply theory to practice.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development/training.
• Outstanding human-relations, interpersonal, and organization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Leadership
  • Personal and professional growth
  • Demonstrates responsibility for own personal and professional growth as reflected in ongoing education and projects.
  • Seeks opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of individual and unit performance.
  • Empowers self and staff to enhance quality patient outcomes as reflected in customer satisfaction and quality indicators.
  • Acts as a role model of professional behaviors and teamwork within the department.
  • Fosters an environment which focuses on values, autonomy and accountability where staff and management see each other as partners in the decision making process. Creates and supports programs/initiatives that promote retention and satisfaction of staff.
  • Promotes and collaborates with staff to provide a climate which demonstrates appreciation and recognition of achievements
• Clinical knowledge
  • Maintains basic knowledge/skills needed to provide perioperative patient care services and performs patient care as needed to keep clinical knowledge current.
  • Maintains a sound knowledge-base of current trends and developments in perioperative nursing in order to lead changes to improve patient care delivery
• Communication skills
  • Encourages and facilitates a work climate conducive to open, honest communication and incorporates an effective feedback mechanism.
  • Demonstrates a communication style which is supportive, receptive and non-threatening, thus providing an environment that allows for open immediate expression of ideas and problem solving
  • Speaks openly and freely across organizational lines to obtain and disseminate necessary information for effective department performance
• Coordination of Orientation/Education for Surgery Department
  • Coordinates orientation programs for new employees within the Surgery Department.
  • Prepares the orientation content and schedules and discusses with appropriate Nurse Manager, Specialty Resource Person, and preceptors.
  • Collaborates with Nurse Manager, Specialty Resource Person, and preceptors for assistance as indicated.
  • Plans with the learner to determine his/her knowledge background and encourages attendance at all appropriate classes.
  • Maintains records and reports of orientation programs.
  • Evaluates the achievement of program goals/skill requirements by each orientee in accordance with specified criteria…