Nurse Educator - Perioperative Services

Role Summary

Howard University Hospital is seeking a Nurse Educator, Perioperative Services to lead the education and professional development of nursing staff across the Operating Room, PACU, Pre-Admit, Endoscopy, and Central Sterile Processing units. Reporting to the AVP, Perioperative Services, you will plan, implement, and evaluate education and training programs that build and sustain clinical competency - designing the perioperative nursing program for new and transferring staff, supporting preceptors, and maintaining an active presence in the operating rooms to identify learning needs as they emerge.

This is a role for an experienced perioperative nurse who wants to shape practice at scale, at a hospital where teaching is part of the mission.

• Develop educational programs that support both the gaining and the maintaining of the knowledge and skills required for competent performance of job responsibilities, as well as advanced levels of professional development.
• Develop the Perioperative Nursing Program for newly hired and transferring-in staff; coordinate unit-level orientation programs alongside unit staff and assist preceptors with orientation needs.
• Maintain an active presence in the operating rooms during surgical procedures to monitor nursing practice and identify learning needs.
• Develop plans for educating perioperative staff on new protocols, in services, and electronic medical record systems.
• Ensure educational activities are consistent with professional standards, regulatory agency requirements, and institutional and divisional philosophy, policies, and objectives.
• Serve as a clinical expert in the care and management of patients undergoing perioperative procedures, interfacing with nursing managers, clinical nursing staff, physicians, administrative staff, and patients and families.
• Promote adherence to the Health Sciences Compliance Program, the Howard University Code of Ethics, the Health Sciences Standards of Conduct, HIPAA privacy requirements, and federal healthcare program requirements; complete all mandatory compliance training and maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, and staff.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Master's degree in Nursing or a related field.
• Five (5) years of perioperative nursing experience, including a minimum of two (2) years as a clinical educator or nursing instructor.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the District of Columbia.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Knowledge and expertise in perioperative nursing practice and education sufficient to identify the educational needs of nursing staff.
• Program development and management skills - assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating educational activities that meet the learning needs of nurses assigned to perioperative units.
• Ability to design educational programs using educational theory, adult learning principles, and ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) guidelines for continuing nursing education program planning.
• Knowledge of measurement and evaluation methodologies for determining educational outcomes and learner proficiency.
• Effective oral and written communication, problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills, including presentation and classroom delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with computers for word processing and data management.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, which include frequent sitting, walking, and standing; occasional bending, squatting, and twisting; and occasional lifting or carrying of up to 35 lbs (and more than 35 lbs with equipment).

• Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Founded in 1862 as Freedmen's Hospital, Howard University Hospital is the nation's only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). A designated Level 1 Trauma Center for the District of Columbia, HUH has served Washington, DC and the surrounding region for more than 150 years, combining advanced clinical care with the education of the next generation of health professionals.

At Howard University Hospital, your growth is our priority. We offer:

• Work-life balance - a Monday through Friday day schedule with no weekend or holiday requirement.
• Recognition and rewards - a culture that recognizes and rewards the contributions of our staff.
• Comprehensive benefits - health coverage, short- and long-term disability, vacation and sick leave, and a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Tuition remission - up to two (2) courses per semester at Howard University.
• Mission-driven work - more than 150 years of service to our community, and a teaching mission that puts education at the center of what we do.

Department Perioperative Services (Operations Division)

Reports To AVP, Perioperative…