This job is closed
Applications are no longer available for this announcement. Explore current related opportunities below.
Job description
Perioperative Educator - Full Time, Brunswick and Camden Campus
Job Category : Health Care
Requisition Number : 01PER
Posted : July 30, 2026
Full-Time
On-site
Locations
Showing 1 location
Description
Job Description
Perioperative Clinical Educator
Position Summary
The Perioperative Clinical Educator is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs that promote clinical excellence, professional development, regulatory compliance, and patient safety throughout the perioperative continuum. This role serves as the clinical expert and educational resource for Operating Room, Pre-Admission Testing (PAT), Pre-Op, PACU, Endoscopy, Sterile Processing, and other procedural areas. The educator collaborates with leadership, physicians, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure staff competency and evidence-based practice while supporting strategic departmental goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Education
Develop, coordinate, and deliver orientation programs for newly hired perioperative staff.
Create individualized orientation plans based on employee experience and specialty.
Provide ongoing clinical education utilizing adult learning principles.
Coordinate annual competency assessments for all perioperative staff.
Evaluate staff competency using direct observation, simulation, return demonstrations, and competency validation tools.
Maintain educational records and competency documentation.
Professional Development
Mentor nurses, surgical technologists, anesthesia technicians, and support personnel.
Promote specialty certification including:CNOR
CSSM
CNAMB
CAPA
CPAN
CER
CRCST
Coordinate continuing education offerings.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure departmental compliance with:
AORN Guidelines
Joint Commission standards
CMS Conditions of Participation
OSHA regulations
State Board of Nursing regulations
Prepare educational initiatives supporting regulatory readiness and survey preparedness.
Quality Improvement
Collaborate with leadership to improve:
Surgical Site Infection (SSI) reduction
Time Out compliance
Instrument counts
Medication safety
Hand hygiene
Surgical smoke evacuation
Documentation compliance
Core measure performance
Analyze quality metrics and implement education to address identified opportunities.
Orientation & Onboarding
Coordinate orientation for:
Registered Nurses
Surgical Technologists
First Assistants
Sterile Processing staff
Students
Agency personnel
Travelers
Validate readiness for independent practice.
Clinical Practice Support
Serve as clinical resource during complex surgical procedures.
Assist with implementation of new technology and equipment.
Coordinate physician preference updates.
Support introduction of new service lines and procedures.
Assist during product evaluations and trials.
Simulation & Skills Training
Develop simulation-based education including:
Malignant Hyperthermia
Massive Transfusion Protocol
Code Blue
Difficult airway management
Crisis Resource Management
Policy Development
Assist in development and revision of departmental policies.
Ensure policies reflect current evidence-based practice.
Standardize clinical workflows.
Participate in policy review committees.
Evidence-Based Practice
Review current literature.
Incorporate AORN Guideline updates.
Lead evidence-based practice initiatives.
Participate in research and performance improvement projects.
Partner with:
Director of Surgical Services
Nurse Managers
Clinical Coordinators
Charge Nurses
Medical Staff
Infection Prevention
Quality Department
Human Resources
Demonstrated knowledge of:
Surgical instrumentation
Surgical technology
Infection prevention
Adult education principles
Competency assessment
Quality improvement methodologies
Regulatory standards
Change management
Clinical coaching
Project management
Qualifications
Education
Required
Bachelors or better in Nursing or related field.
Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
"}
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Worksite address
brunswick, GA, 31521, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.