Surgical Services Educator Operating Room-(FT)-Seacoast

The Surgical Services Educator is a full-time position responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs and training initiatives for all Surgical Services staff at Seacoast. This role combines clinical expertise with instructional leadership to ensure consistent performance standards, staff competency, and compliance with AORN standards and hospital regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create, facilitate, and coordinate educational activities including self-study, classroom instruction, outside seminars, and in-services in collaboration with department leadership
• Oversee the entire orientation process, including preparation of orientation schedules, materials, and selection and preparation of preceptors for new clinical staff
• Assess staff competency upon hire and individualize orientation to the department role in collaboration with the Director and Supervisors
• Assess, develop, plan, facilitate, mentor, and provide one-on-one and group teaching of skills for all Surgical Services staff
• Organize, coordinate, and conduct education and training for all Surgical Services employees to create a foundation for consistent standard of performance
• Evaluate, modify, implement, and facilitate educational content, training programs, in-servicing opportunities, and training methodologies based on identified needs, course objectives, and evidence-based practices
• Identify areas of concern through observation and past performance records, and implement in-services, additional training, and process improvements in conjunction with the Director and Supervisors
• Conduct and record safety orientation for new hires, annual compliance training, and safety violations; attend Safety Champion meetings
• Ensure that all education records, attendance logs, in-service records, competency paperwork, and other educational documentation are accurate, completed in a timely manner, and filed for future reference and regulatory agencies
• Determine measurable goals and objectives for educational programs and in-services
• Provide clear direction and parameters in planning educational activities to facilitate learner achievement of educational objectives
• Develop and use evaluation tools to measure effectiveness of training with Director and Supervisors, including competency forms and checkoff sheets
• Conduct competency evaluations through skill demonstration and written assessments to determine competence and areas of performance improvement in areas such as daVinci, Endoscopy, and Surgical Services
• Engage in Quality and Process Improvement activities and initiatives
• Participate in evidence-based research to identify strategies for improving professional development activities and nursing practice
• Collaborate with vendors to coordinate and promote educational events
• Provide feedback to leadership regarding orientation, training, and educational processes of staff members
• Provide information to leadership on the implications of policies and procedures being formulated and recommend specific action
• Collaborate with other members of Surgical Services to develop, write, evaluate, and maintain departmental policies and procedures
• Continuously research and study the professional fields in Surgical Services
• Participate in continuing education programs to improve course curriculum and content, update best practices, and maintain personal competence and skills needed to perform duties adequately
• Acquire knowledge and skills appropriate to support roles in leadership, education, and customer service
• Attend regional or national conferences related to improving professional development for self and staff
• Ensure compliance with all practice requirements established by DNV, AORN, and AAMI standards on all sterilizers, including biological, chemical, and mechanical monitoring
• Facilitate the provision of periodic reports to appropriate hospital representatives to document and evaluate progress toward organizational goals for RN specialty certification, ST certification, and completion of a CSFA program
• Maintain a professional image and exhibit excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with Service Excellence Standards and Core Values
• Contribute to an environment conducive to the education of students, peers, colleagues, and others
• Serve as a positive role model, team player, supporter, collaborator, and steward for all staff
• Actively participate in service excellence, surgeon satisfaction, and staff engagement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in Surgical Services
• Ability to pass the certification exam for CNOR designation
• Active nursing license in good standing
• Associate degree in nursing

Licenses and Certifications

• Active nursing license in good standing, required
• Certification must be maintained according to the certifying association's requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Surgical Services Educator experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)