Clinical Nurse Educator - ASU/PACU - Days

Hourly Pay Range: $40.45 - $62.70 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights: Position: Registered Nurse Clinical Educator Location: Evanston Hospital Full time Hours: 9a to 5p M-F w flexibility What you will do: The staff educator functions at 50% as OR staff educator & 50% as staff nurse. The clinical nurse educator fosters the achievement of learning by diverse learners. Serves as educator, facilitator, change agent, consultant, researcher and leader. Works collaboratively with unit management to ensure program development, implementation and evaluation. What you will need: Education: BSN Certification/License: IL RN licensure CAPA preferred CPAN preferred CPR BLS through American Heart Association PALS & ACLS through American Heart Association preferred. Experience: 3+ years of nursing experience Responsible for new staff onboarding and orientation including, but not limited to class room education reinforced by hands on experiences in the operating room. Directly responsible for ensuring that the integrity of the established Clinical Training Programs for Operating Room staff are delivered in their entirety without deviation; provides educational programs to develop clinical staff skills and competencies needed to meet all applicable regulatory agency requirements. Collaborates with the education team to develop, maintain and present educational materials to include Periop 101 (& Periop 202 for SK only), Instructor Led Training programs/orientation, initial and annual clinical staff competency and on-going support of professional development through continuing education programs. Acts as preceptor and mentor to new OR staff. Demonstrates ability to assess staff educational needs, designs and develops curricula to meet the Operating Room staff needs. Collaborates with OR clinical manager to plan, implement, and delivery of annual educational curricula. Responsible to plan and design staff skills days and in-services. Initiates skills development programs within the parameters of established best evidence based practices; monitors OR trends and implements educational strategies to ensure compliance with quality/ safety standards. Demonstrates competencies in Northshore nursing protocols; teaches and assists in the performance of all related nursing duties. Educates staff in the use of new equipment, supplies, and instruments; coordinates in-service training and workshops. Makes recommendations when new knowledge indicates a need for change in policies and procedures, in collaboration with Clinical Managers & Perioperative Leaders. Improves and updates Operating Room Training Programs and work practices by reviewing current AORN recommended standards, literature and appropriate evidence-based educational resources. Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Demonstrates problem-solving abilities & effective communication and presentations skills. Provides direct OR nursing care as assigned; demonstrates OR scrub & circulating nurse competencies. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment. Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of infection control and prevention of transmission of blood borne pathogens as required to fulfill job responsibilities. Benefits (For full time or part time positions): Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions) Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions) Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking Wellness Program Savings Plan Health Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit . When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website ( ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.