EDUCATION COORDINATOR - ADMIN RN (397)

Education Coordinator - Main Operating Room   ** Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois is REQUIRED **   The Education Coordinator, Main OR position is split 50/50 between education and circulating in the ORs, therefore OR or Peri-Op nursing experience is required.  This position is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating orientation and educational programs for both professional and ancillary personnel.  Ensures an appropriate process is in place to document staff competencies/skills validations. Assisting to monitor and evaluate efforts to maintain standards of performance within the department, the Educator participates in activities to promote efficiency and effectiveness of service and work processes.  Assumes a leadership role in efforts to advance the department’s quality improvement agenda and participates in strategies to enhance patient outcomes and employee relations.  Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.   Recruiter: Sandy Dunn Dunn.Sandy@mhsil.comnEducation: - ADN required, BSN preferred Licensure/Certification/Registry: - Current licensure in the State of Illinois as a Registered Nurse REQUIRED. - Holds national specialty nursing certification in clinical area or nursing administration, or completes within 24 months of assuming role. - CPR certification required, ACLS certification preferred. Experience: - Three years of experience as operating room nurse required. Additional perioperative experience preferred. - Ability to write educational goals, prepare schedules and apply theory to practice. - Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development/training. - Outstanding human-relations, interpersonal, and organization skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills.