Perioperative Services- Nurse Educator

Perioperative Nurse Educator

The Perioperative Nurse Educator is responsible for the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of educational programs that support perioperative nursing practice within the VA Medical Center. The Perioperative Nurse Educator ensures staff competency, regulatory compliance, patient safety, and evidence-based practice across all perioperative services. This role supports onboarding, ongoing education, clinical competency validation, performance improvement initiatives, and interprofessional collaboration to optimize surgical outcomes for Veterans. The Perioperative Nurse Educator functions as a clinical expert, consultant, mentor, and change agent, aligning perioperative education with VA standards, The Joint Commission requirements, AORN guidelines, and evidence-based best practices. Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising staff education. Delivers a fundamental understanding of adult learning principles and a lifelong learner that can practice with flexibility to adapt or change learning strategies based on the assessment of learning needs within the healthcare organization. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates educational needs to facilitate learner development and skill training of surgical staff. Utilizes innovative teaching strategies, assessment skills, and evaluation of outcomes. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of education focused on staff education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the healthcare continuum. Follows procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in the department level quality improvement process and initiatives as well as customer service programs. Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex situations. Provides ongoing education for new and existing OR staff, addressing new equipment, procedures, policies, and regulatory updates. Develops and delivers competency-based education aligned with AORN, VA, and national perioperative standards. Maintains annual competency assessments, skills validation, and documentation for all Perioperative personnel. Identifies learning needs through performance data, staff feedback, and quality indicators. Serves as a clinical resource and subject matter expert for perioperative nursing practice. Provides real-time coaching and mentoring to staff in the clinical environment.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards

Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: Full-Time. Monday-Friday. The work schedule is flexible. The incumbent may be required to begin work earlier than the established tour of duty. Typical alternate tour of duty hours include: 0700-1530; 0730-1600; and 0800-1630.

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized