What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preoperative and PACU Nurse Educator position at Seacrest Behavioral Health?
Role: Nurse Educator for Preoperative and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Lead clinical education for perioperative nursing teams, designing and delivering evidence-based orientation, competency validation, and ongoing training.
- Partner with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and nursing leadership to identify learning needs and improve quality outcomes.
- Standardize best practices and promote patient-centered care through staff development and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work on-site utilizing advanced technology and collaborate with skilled clinicians to enhance perioperative services.
- Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing, including preoperative and PACU care.
- Experience in clinical education, training program development, and competency assessment.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills to partner with multidisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and staff development.