Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center Job Posting
Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center is seeking to hire a full-time (40 hours per week) Registered Nurse Clinical Educator. This role will be a shared role between three sites: Orthopedics Associates Surgery Center, Glastonbury Surgery Center, and HHC-Hartford Surgery Center, and will require travel to each of the Centers.
Purpose of the Position:
The RN Educator is responsible for leading the overall education and orientation programs. The Educator will serve to assist in the growth of our staff by implementation of evidence-based practice related to orthopedic nursing with the goal of improving the health of the patients and communities that we serve.
Responsibilities:
Through educational programs, mentorship, and training this position will:
- Develops, coordinates, and delivers onboarding programs for new clinical staff
- Assess the educational needs of all departments routinely
- Plan an organized educational program to help improve clinical competence utilizing best practices to provide cost-effective care of the highest quality
- Utilizes and incorporates educational resources such as ARON's Periop 101 course into the orientation program as applicable
- Will conduct regular "education check-ins" in collaboration with the Department Manager, to plan new employee's path to success through mentoring and support
- Will maintain employee orientation paperwork to record progress and readiness for different tasks
- Will organize the in-service schedule, including annual validation training and quarterly mock drills to support and promote the continuing education and specialization of the current staff
- Will work as SIS charting super user and trainer for the facility
- Assist Nursing leadership to establish, interpret and enforce nursing policies and procedures
- Monitor quality metrics and improvement programs as it relates to patient care to promote patient quality and safety
- Identify opportunities and implement best practices to achieve quality patient outcomes
- Supports root cause analyses by identifying system or educational gaps following safety events
- Ensures staff education aligns with AAAHC, CMS, OSHA and state-specific standards
- Prepares staff for survey readiness by conducting mock surveys and policy reviews
- Serve on all committees as appointed by the Leadership
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree
- Five (5) years of perioperative nursing experience
Experience:
- Prefer 3-5 years of active clinical nursing experience
- Experience as an RN Educator at a facility in a healthcare setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience as a preceptor
Licensure, Certification:
- CNOR preferred
- Current unencumbered State of CT RN License
- BLS Required
Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements:
- Knowledge of and principles/theories of in adult learning
- Knowledge of unit-based orientation plans
- Strong skills in the assessment of educational needs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and strong skills in excel
- Demonstrates the ability to develop, deliver and evaluate educational programs
- Demonstrates leadership skills and a commitment to education as a methodology for promoting continuous quality improvement in the delivery of patient care and services
This job posting is not meant to be all inclusive but to provide an overview of the job responsibilities. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate based on the position's requirements and market conditions. The final offer will be determined based on your skills, experience, and qualifications. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.