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Job TitlePerioperative Educational Program Coordinator
LocationCleveland
FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus
DepartmentSurgical Services Education-Surgical Operations
Job CodeT28041
ShiftDays
Schedule7:00am-4:00pm
Job Summary
Job Details
Join Cleveland Clinic Main Campus and experience world class healthcare at its best. Here, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers, work with state-of-the-art technology and provide stellar patient care.
As a Perioperative Educational Program Coordinator, you will work in conjunction with the Professional Development Manager to plan, implement and evaluate departmental orientation and education activities for clinical and support caregivers. This position is a great way to share your knowledge and skills with other caregivers while creating opportunities for others to learn and grow. There are multiple options for professional development in this role, such as certifications, advanced education, distinguished educator certificate and simulation fellowships.
A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00AM – 4:00PM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Plan and implement orientation for new hires.
Assist education caregivers in assigning unit preceptors.
Assist in interviewing new caregivers.
Complete probationary performance evaluations for new hires and participate in annual evaluations with unit managers.
Coordinate continuing education and training programs and staff development within the department.
Assist in coordinating programs with local colleges and universities.
Perform patient care up to 20% of work time in area of clinical expertise in order to demonstrate clinical competence and be able to teach others.
Actively assist the management team with ensuring caregiver compliance with regulatory requirements. This may include training and recertification for CPR, ACLS, annual education on fire safety, diversity, code management, HIPPAA and coordination of TB testing.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
If performing moderate/procedural sedation, must have Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within six months of hire
Two years of perioperative experience, specifically in circulating/OR setting
Demonstrated expertise in a clinical specialty with current patient care competence
Knowledge of adult learning theory, motivational strategies, change theory, group process skills, leadership strategies and teaching
Demonstrated computer skills utilizing clinical systems (Epic/Optime) and Microsoft applications (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Master’s Degree
Physical Requirements:
- Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
- Requires working under stressful conditions of working irregular hours.
- Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA or American Red Cross
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through AHA or American Red Cross (required if performing moderate/procedural sedation; must obtain within six months of hire)
- Two years of perioperative experience, specifically in circulating/OR setting
- Demonstrated expertise in a clinical specialty with current patient care competence
- Knowledge of adult learning theory, motivational strategies, change theory, group process skills, leadership strategies and teaching
- Demonstrated computer skills utilizing clinical systems (Epic/Optime) and Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Master's Degree
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What We Do
Cleveland Clinic, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a not-for-profit, multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation, Cleveland Clinic has become one of the largest and most respected hospitals in the country. Cleveland Clinic facilities can be found throughout Northeast Ohio, as well as around the country and world including: Cleveland Clinic Florida Cleveland Clinic Canada Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health - Las Vegas Cleveland Clinic health system includes eight regional hospitals, 16 family health centers, a children's hospital for rehabilitation and one affiliate hospital. Cleveland Clinic is accredited by The Joint Commission, the nation’s largest accreditor of healthcare organizations. Our family health centers offer: Outpatient care Primary care Numerous subspecialties Numerous locations All of our hospitals, family health centers, outpatient clinics and home healthcare programs are also accredited by The Joint Commission under its hospital accreditation program.
