Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Educator, RN in Periop, in accordance with our mission and core values of integrity, compassion, collaboration, and excellence, this position serves as a consultant/resource professional by providing staff development expertise as an educator, facilitator, change agent, leader and researcher. It ensures educational initiatives are aligned with the Perioperative department's goals and facility leadership priorities. The Perioperative Educator supports the development of the direct-care nurse and fosters nursing excellence through new knowledge and the delivery of evidence-based practice. Facilitation includes assessment, development, planning, implementation and evaluation of competency assessment, continuing education and leadership development, in close collaboration with the Perioperative Leadership Team. The Clinical Nurse Educator also serves as a role model for professional behavior. Teamwork is essential, and incumbents are expected to demonstrate commitment through effective collaboration.
Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and implementing patient care plans. You will collaborate within an interdisciplinary team focused on optimal patient outcomes. To thrive, you will possess keen assessment skills, critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by enthusiasm to help others. The fast-paced environment requires urgency and dedication to excellence, supporting patient recovery and career growth. This position will cover the Trauma ORs including Northridge, California and St Mary.
Responsibilities
- Assesses educational needs through formal and informal methods in consultation with Perioperative Management teams and staff, ensuring alignment with departmental priorities and challenges.
- Evaluates projects for outcomes, shares findings and proposes revisions to Perioperative leadership; aligns educational activities with nursing strategies and operational mandates.
- Annually conducts educational needs assessments and presents findings and plans to the Perioperative leadership team for feedback and approval.
- Evaluates educational projects based on system needs and outcome criteria; communicates progress to Perioperative leadership and reports broader outcomes to the Market Chief Nurses.
- Collaborates with market leaders of Perioperative Services to ensure 100% implementation of perioperative safety initiatives and other patient safety projects.
- Reports timely status on perioperative safety initiatives to Chief Nurses, Directors of Emergency Services, Patient Safety, and Clinical Risk Management.
- Reviews data and processes to evaluate compliance with perioperative safety initiatives, regulatory requirements, and hospital policies.
- Supports the market in rolling out perioperative safety projects and goals, reporting results and providing training as needed.
- Develops, implements, and facilitates learning opportunities and drills for perioperative departments, including Mock Codes, disaster preparedness, and critical incident simulations.
Job Requirements
- Current and Active CA Registered Nurse
- 3-5 years of clinical experience
- Bachelor of Nursing
- AHA Basic Life Support
- AHA Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS-I)
Where You\'ll Work
Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care and women’s health. It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Pay
$58.94 - $89.62 /hour
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