Perioperative Educational Program Coordinator

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.

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. This position will support all perioperative areas at Akron General, including two Ambulatory Surgery Centers located at Bath and Lodi.

A caregiver in this position works 7:00am to 4:00pm. This role requires travel to Bath and Lodi facilities as well as to CC Main Campus or other locations as needed.  

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 Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• If performing moderate/procedural sedation must have Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 6 months of hire.  

• Two years of OR circulating nurse experience.  

• 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.  
• OR background

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.

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary: $69,600.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $106,132.50

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).