Registered Nurse Operating Room Educator

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based perioperative educational curricula.
• Support operational activities in partnership with OR managers, NPDs, and leadership.
• Facilitate a positive learning environment through coaching, mentorship, and 1:1 support for staff, including new hires and struggling team members.
• Career Development
• Coordinate and administer the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Perioperative 101 program, providing a foundational orientation for new OR nurses and non-nursing staff.
• Aid in maintaining regulatory compliance and support certification standards.
• Collaborate on staff development initiatives and participate in performance assessments.
• Support the onboarding process for CSTs, OR Assistants, and perioperative RNs.
• Knowledge and Skills
• Maintain current knowledge of OR practices, adult learning principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of perioperative practices through education and compliance efforts.

Qualifications

• Requires 3-5 years of relevant OR 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.