The Perioperative Clinical Educator is a skilled and experienced professional Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for excellence in the provision of educational services. Reporting to the Director of Perioperative Services educator is accountable for the education program planning for clinical and ancillary staff within the Perioperative Services departments. The Clinical Educator incorporates considerations of Age and Population Specific awareness and the Watson Model of Care in all program plann... more details
Date Posted:
5/23/2024
Job Code:
Unit Based Educator
Location:
MLK Community Hospital & Foundation
Address:
1680 E. 120th St.
City:
Los Angeles
State:
CA
Country:
United States of America
Category:
Nursing– Other
Pay Rate Type:
Biweekly
Salary Range (Depending on Experience):
$49.29 - $71.46
If you are interested please apply online and send your resume to MarisMartinez@mlkch.org
POSITION SUMMARY
The Perioperative Clinical Educator is a skilled and experienced professional Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for excellence in the provision of educational services. Reporting to the Director of Perioperative Services educator is accountable for the education program planning for clinical and ancillary staff within the Perioperative Services departments. The Clinical Educator incorporates considerations of Age and Population Specific awareness and the Watson Model of Care in all program planning. The role is involved in the assessment, development, and evaluation of staff competencies and considers compliance with regulatory and professional standards, improvement of quality, service levels, safety, customer satisfaction, and collaborative relationships in the process. The position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality and performance improvement process activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists in the implementation of Education Department goals and ensures that the program development is aligned with the mission/vision and strategic plan of MLKCH.
Keeps the Director of Perioperative Services and Sr. Dir. Of Education informed of educational activities, status of programs, and proposals for new and revised programs.
Participates in Surgical Quality Committee and assists with statistical data to support Performance Improvement initiatives.
Participates in the annual educational needs assessment process with all of the Clinical Educators and assists with the review of data and annual program planning.
Plans and implements unit specific orientation of new staff to Perioperative Services
Develop/review/revise Policies, Procedures, and Protocols
Develop /update Unit based Competencies and ensure staff is current
Assist/conduct Mock Drills – Fire in OR, Code Blue & Malignant Hyperthermia
Collaborate with the Education department on unit based and house wide educational presentations; assist with General Hospital Orientation and Clinical Orientation for new hires.
Assist/ conduct unit based in-services
Promote the use of evidence based practice
Collaborate with the Director of Perioperative Service to plan an annual educational program for in-services, competency review, and goal setting. Include the Education department in the process
Collaborate with the Director of Perioperative Services to provide teaching with staff where a practice development need is identified.
Cultivates positive and collaborative relationships within the Education Department and with the nursing and clinical leadership team to ensure that educational needs are being met in the most effective manner possible.
Provides leadership through educational activities to bring about changes in clinical practice.
Evaluate education programs on a regular basis and plan and implement improvements based on this evaluation and feedback from customers.
Participate in hospital-wide Survey Readiness Activities.
Provides support and collaborates with the Versant Residency Program in an effort to oversee New Graduate Nurses and Fellows assigned to the Perioperative Department.
Ensures the curriculum utilizes the information generated from the Quality and Performance Improvement activities and MLKCH nursing and clinical Policies and Procedures as a foundation and incorporates these components into the education provided to the staff.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
A. Education
Certified Nurse of Operating Room (CNOR), is required to be completed within 12 months of hire. Bachelors degree required
B. Qualifications/Experience
Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience in Perioperative Services and a minimum one (1) year educator experience in an acute care setting, preferred.
Current California Nursing license.
Certification in Staff Development is preferred.
Experience with implementation of an EMR preferred.
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