Registered Nurse Educator - Operating Room (OR)

Overview

At IU Health West Hospital, we're committed to delivering exceptional surgical care while investing in the growth and development of our caregivers. We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Educator to lead education and professional development initiatives for our OR team.

What You'll Do

• Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based educational programs that support perioperative nursing excellence.
• Serve as a clinical educator, mentor, and trusted resource for OR nurses and surgical team members.
• Support our LPN to RN Scrub model.
• Lead and coordinate the AORN Periop 101 Program, providing foundational training for nurses and support staff entering the perioperative environment.
• Collaborate with OR leadership to identify learning needs and create targeted development plans that improve caregiver competency and patient outcomes.
• Provide individualized coaching and performance support to foster professional growth and accountability.
• Assist with competency validation, skills assessments, and regulatory readiness efforts.
• Promote compliance with AORN standards, accreditation requirements, and patient safety initiatives.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and educational initiatives that enhance OR efficiency and clinical practice.
• Stay current on emerging surgical trends, evidence-based practice, and adult learning methodologies.

Qualifications

• Requires 3-5 years of relevant clinical experience.
• Requires a Bachelor's degree.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Requires current organizational-specified CPR, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications.
• Requires knowledge of adult learning principles, regulatory requirements, and educational program management.
• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and software applications.

OR Experience

OR experience is strongly preferred.

Previous Education Experience

Previous education experience is preferred.

About the Role

This role plays a vital role in shaping the future of surgical care at IU Health West.

Benefits

We offer:

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck!

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is Monday – Friday, Flexible Day Shift.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.