Regsitered Nurse - Educator - Operating Room

Department of Veterans Affairs

The Registered Nurse (RN)Operating Room (OR) Educator is a Perioperative Registered Nurse with strong scientific knowledge and advanced clinical and technical expertise. Serving as a consultant and resource in the OR specialty, the Educator supports nursing initiatives and the broader nursing strategic plan. The role functions as 75% Educator and 25% Staff Nurse, blending clinical practice with education to promote high-quality perioperative care.

• The Registered Nurse - OR Educator participates in the development and implementation of nursing education and programs that support progressive advancement in perioperative nursing practice. The OR Educator serves as a change agent, promoting innovative, evidence-based approaches that strengthen quality outcomes in the Operating Room. Working collaboratively with the unit's nursing management team, the Educator helps guide staff development, practice improvement, and clinical excellence. Duties include but not limited to the following: Works collaboratively with unit supervisors in assessing, developing, and maintaining staff's competencies to ensure provision of quality perioperative nursing care. Responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs/activities based on assessed learning needs of staff according to the current AORN Standards And Recommended Practices and other regulatory bodies. Provides consultation and education to OR staff in orientation, cross-training, equipment, Mandatory Review, BCLS, and continuing education. Continuously applies and provides a solid foundation of knowledge regarding regulatory standards, laws, and VHA policies and procedures for supported staff. Demonstrates leadership through the development and coordination of programs to improve quality of care and organizational processes. Preferred Experience: MSN preferred 2-3 years of clinical experience in Peri-Op preferred 1-2 years of experience working in an educational role preferred Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases 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: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm M-F Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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