Provides comprehensive education leadership across PAT, OR, ASC, PACU, and GI services. Responsible for structured orientation programs, routine in-services, mock drills, competency validation, advanced procedural training, and annual skills fairs to ensure regulatory compliance, surgical safety, operational throughput, and high reliability performance.
Major Responsibilities / Essential Functions- Develop and oversee structured perioperative department orientation programs.
- Participate in Hospital-wide new employee orientation
- Conduct routine in-services aligned with AORN standards, infection prevention, and regulatory updates.
- Lead mock code drills including malignant hyperthermia, surgical fire, and code blue scenarios.
- Oversee annual competency validation and perioperative skills fairs.
- Provide advanced training in sterile technique, instrumentation, moderate sedation, and PACU recovery standards.
- Support onboarding of new surgical technology and equipment.
- Monitor quality metrics including SSI rates, first-case on-time starts, and surgical throughput.
- Maintain education documentation and regulatory readiness records.
- Improve surgical throughput and reduce case delays.
- Support supply stewardship and preference card standardization.
- Reduce overtime and inefficiencies through competency-based training.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
Preferred EducationMaster of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Master’s degree in related healthcare discipline preferred.
ExperienceMinimum 3–5 years of specialty clinical experience required. Prior experience in education, precepting, simulation training, or clinical leadership preferred.
Required Licensure/CertificationsCurrent California RN License required. BLS and ACLS required.
CNOR preferred and required within 6 months of hire
Work EnvironmentMust be able to work in a union environment and support compliance, safety, and service excellence initiatives.
Full-Time, Exempt
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Current California RN License
- BLS and ACLS certifications
- Minimum 3-5 years of specialty clinical experience
- CNOR certification
What We Do
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center is a full service, acute care hospital serving the multicultural population in Hollywood and nearby communities. With more than 500 physicians representing nearly every specialty, CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center distinguishes itself as a leading healthcare facility recognized for providing quality, innovative and accessible care. Our Mission is to provide quality care with compassion and respect. Today, CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center is a member of CHA Medical Group, a dynamic global leader in bio-technology and healthcare.
