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Job Title

Perioperative Educational Program Coordinator - OR Education

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

Nursing Education-Nursing Institute

                      

Job Code

T28041

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

7:00am-4:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

As a Perioperative Educational Program Coordinator, you will work in conjunction with the Professional Development Manager to plan, implement and evaluate departmental orientation and education activities for clinical and support caregivers. This position offers an excellent opportunity to share your knowledge and skills while creating avenues in which others can learn and grow. You will also find multiple ways to pursue professional development in this role, such as certifications, advanced education, distinguished educator certificates and simulation fellowships. 

A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00AM – 4:00PM.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Plan and implement orientation for new hires. 
• Assist education caregivers in assigning unit preceptors. 
• Assist in interviewing new caregivers.  
• Complete probationary performance evaluations for new hires and participate in annual evaluations with unit managers. 
• Coordinate continuing education and training programs and staff development within the department. 
• Assist in coordinating programs with local colleges and universities. 
• Perform patient care up to 20% of work time in area of clinical expertise in order to demonstrate clinical competence and be able to teach others. 
• Actively assist the management team with ensuring caregiver compliance with regulatory requirements. This may include training and recertification for CPR, ACLS, annual education on fire safety, diversity, code management, HIPPAA and coordination of TB testing.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) 
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)  
• Two years of perioperative experience 
• Demonstrated expertise in a clinical specialty with current patient care competence 
• Knowledge of adult learning theory, motivational strategies, change theory, group process skills, leadership strategies and teaching  
• Demonstrated computer skills utilizing clinical systems (Epic/Optime) and Microsoft applications (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Master’s Degree  
• Certification in Perioperative Nursing (e.g., Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR), Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN), etc.)

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ 

Physical Requirements:

• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stressful conditions of working irregular hours.
• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. 

                  

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities