Nurse Education Coordinator Surgical Services

Ready to spark OR excellence and elevate nursing practice as a Nurse Education Coordinator Surgical Services in a dynamic, growth-minded hospital in southeastern North Carolina? The Nurse Educator Surgical Services role offers the chance to join a mission-driven, patient-first healthcare organization known for clinical excellence, strong safety outcomes, and a modern approach to care; as a Nurse Educator Surgical Services, enjoy access to robotics, advanced imaging, AI-enabled decision support, optimized EHR tools that reduce clicks, and a culture that champions shared governance, evidence-based practice, mentorship, and innovation-forward care models including telehealth and virtual nursing.

Within Perioperative Services, the Nurse Educator Perioperative Services will support a high-performing surgical platform inside a 337-bed community-based hospital that is part of a larger regional healthcare network, features an academic affiliation, and operates 7 operating rooms, providing a mix of complex cases, interdisciplinary teamwork, and robust collaboration among surgeons, anesthesia, PACU, Pre-Op, and Sterile Processing—an ideal environment to drive OR education, competencies, and quality improvement.

Reporting to Surgical/Perioperative leadership with close partnership from the Clinical Education and Quality teams, the Quality Nurse Coordinator Surgical Services will lead onboarding and orientation, design competency pathways, advance regulatory readiness and accreditation standards, champion infection prevention and patient safety initiatives, and foster continuous improvement using data-driven outcomes; surrounded by friendly nurses and a diverse team of healthcare professionals, the Quality Nurse Coordinator Surgical Services will coach preceptors, facilitate simulation and skills labs, support specialty certifications, and build a positive learning culture that empowers perioperative clinicians to thrive.

Life in southeastern North Carolina rewards the Nurse Education Coordinator Surgical Services with a coastal-meets-Carolina lifestyle—think mild seasons, beaches and waterways for kayaking and boating, scenic greenways for biking and running, lively concerts and festivals, a growing culinary scene rich in coastal cuisine, and a balance of walkable historic districts and quiet neighborhoods; the region’s cost of living is approachable, housing ranges from downtown lofts to suburban homes to coastal retreats, commuting is manageable, schools and higher education options are abundant, community and social life is welcoming and diverse, and travel is easy via regional airports and interstate access, while the local economy shows steady growth in healthcare, logistics, and small-business entrepreneurship—supported by reliable digital infrastructure, strong healthcare access, environmental stewardship, inclusive amenities, family-friendly parks, active adult and senior services, vibrant arts and culture, year-round recreation, pet-friendly spaces, and a future-focused development pipeline that keeps the area dynamic yet comfortably livable.

Expect competitive compensation.

A comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• retirement plans
• generous paid time off
• tuition assistance
• certification support
• funded CEUs