Surgical Clinical Nurse Educator

Surgical Clinical Nurse Educator

An exceptional opportunity is now available for a Clinical Educator Perioperative Services to shape the future of surgical excellence within a high-performing acute care hospital. This role is designed for a confident perioperative leader who thrives on elevating clinical practice, mentoring OR teams, and driving evidence-based standards across a dynamic surgical platform. Join a program known for comprehensive perioperative services, advanced surgical technology, a collaborative multidisciplinary team, clinical staff development, professional growth opportunities, and a competitive salary of $143,010$161,670. If you are ready to influence practice at scale while remaining close to frontline teams, this is the kind of visibility and impact that defines a career.

The healthcare organization offers a stable, forward-thinking practice environment where nursing leadership has a strong voice at the executive table. Educators are viewed as strategic partners, not support staff. You will find engaged surgical leaders, consistent staffing models, and a culture that prioritizes accountability and professional respect. Onboarding is structured, leadership access is open, and career progression is intentionalmaking this an ideal setting for an experienced Operating Room Clinical Educator or Perioperative Education Specialist ready for broader influence.

The Clinical Educator Perioperative Services will support a full spectrum of Perioperative Services, including the Operating Room, Pre-Op, PACU, Same Day Surgery, and Sterile Processing. The environment is fast-paced yet highly coordinated, supported by advanced surgical technology and strong physician alignment. This leader will oversee orientation, competency validation, continuing education, workflow optimization, and quality initiatives across Surgical Services. Expect meaningful autonomy in curriculum design, hands-on coaching in the OR, and visible collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing operations. The role blends bedside credibility with operational oversight, ensuring clinical standards translate seamlessly into daily practice while fostering measurable staff development and long-term professional growth.

Reporting directly to perioperative nursing leadership, this role partners closely with OR managers, charge nurses, physician champions, infection prevention, sterile processing leadership, and quality teams. The educator will guide clinical onboarding, competency programs, regulatory readiness, and performance improvement initiatives while serving as a trusted advisor to frontline staff. Executive leaders actively support education as a lever for patient safety, operational efficiency, and staff retention, giving this position genuine strategic influence.

Located in Los Angeles, this opportunity offers access to year-round sunshine, coastal living, diverse neighborhoods, and one of the most vibrant culinary and cultural scenes in the country. From beach mornings to mountain hikes and world-class arts, the region supports both high-energy lifestyles and family-friendly communitiesall within reach of a major metropolitan hub.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $143,010$161,670, complemented by comprehensive executive-level benefits, retirement contributions, generous paid time off, and continuing education support. If you are an experienced OR Nurse Educator or Surgical Services Educator ready to expand your influence, connect confidentially with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter to explore how this Clinical Educator Perioperative Services role can elevate your career.