Perioperative Services RN Educator Nursing Education

This Clinical Education Specialist will be supporting the Perioperative Services Department

MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers.  Other centers associated with MercyOne Central Iowa include:

MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center 

MercyOne Centerville Medical Center 

MercyOne Newton Medical Center 

MercyOne Children’s Hospital 

MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital 

House of Mercy

Clive Behavioral Health

With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Develops and coordinates educational activities of the Perioperative Services Department including orientation of new personnel, in-service offerings, etc. Serves the population of neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Maintains orientation program, which is current with clinical practice in Perioperative Services and implements it for all new staff.

· Acts as a liaison between new staff, current employees and managers.

· Develops and coordinates educational activities of the department including continuing education of staff members and orientation of staff to new equipment/procedures.

· Acts as resource person in such areas as policies and procedures, AORN/ASPAN standards and other clinical topics, regulatory requirements (Joint Commission, OSHA) and suggests updates to policies and procedures as needed.

· Acts as professional role model and assists staff (especially preceptors) in professional development.

· Supports and participates in departmental Performance Improvement projects.

· Serves as liaison for all internal and external student programs and staff clinical experiences and the coordination of student observation/participation in the Perioperative Services Department.

· Routinely performs procedures in the OR, maintaining a high level of visibility and interaction with both staff and physicians.

· Actively participates in meetings and on inter-, intradepartmental, and external committees as assigned.

· Coordinates and implements plan for competency evaluation of Perioperative Services staff.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

· Possession of a current or compact state license as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.

· Bachelor degree in nursing required, or actively in pursuit of BSN degree (accepted into a BSN Program and/or currently enrolled). Expected to take at least six credits per year at Unit Director’s discretion for exception.

· Minimum of two years’ experience in the Perioperative Services.

· AORN/ASPAN Professional membership encouraged.

· Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. The acceptable credentialing body is the American Heart Association.

· Specialty Certification required within one (1) year of appointment to position. (Only if this is their main position, not secondary position)

· Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

· Ability to read, write and speak English.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.