Surgical Services Educator

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Valid WV RN license or valid compact license. 

2. Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing – Diploma, ADN/ASN, BSN, or MSN.

3. BLS required at time of hire.

4. CNOR, CPAN or CAPA certification within 1 year of hire.

5. PALS required within 6 months of hire.

6. ACLS required within 60 days of hire.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Three years Perioperative Services experience as an RN required.       

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. Prior experience as a RN circulator, PACU RN or preceptor.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assists the Director/Manager to ensure effective, efficient patient care by facilitating cooperative and collaborative relationship among the staff or the assigned department, as well as with other patient care units and disciplines in the hospital.

2. Assists the Director/Manager with ensuring compliance with hospital nursing and unit policies and with professional, regulatory and accrediting requirements and standards.

3. Assists with Performance Initiatives and Quality Initiatives. Assists fellow staff and management in preparation for all credentialing and licensing surveys (TJC, Medicare, etc.).

4. Develops, delivers and evaluates the orientation and education plans for new hires, existing staff and students. Including the direct supervision of new employees during the initial term of employment.

5. Develops staffing plans for the department’s usual population and acuity level, considering relevant personnel functions and appropriate mix or staff, with Director/Manager.

6. In conjunction with the Director/Manager provides ongoing feedback to new hires, existing staff and students.

7. Coordinates delegated aspects of care and provides appropriate supervision and support to staff.

8. Attends and participates in staff meetings.  Takes an active role in problem solving.  Assists Director/Manager in evaluations of staff, provides timely feedback on both exceptional and unacceptable performance to Director/Manager and staff.

9. Stay informed of recommended care standards and communicates equipment or supply needs in accordance with the updated standards. 

10. Plans, organizes and facilitates education meetings, in services and skills fairs.

11. Provides assistance to staff preparing for certification exams.

12. May assist with new OR product trials. Collaborates with Supply and Equipment Coordinators regarding staff education of supplies and equipment. 

13. Supports the delivery of quality patient care by holding staff accountable to established patient care and regulatory standards. Interprets policy and procedures to nursing staff.

14. Provides direct patient care to include after-hours coverage.

15. Collaborates with the CSL to align staff based on patient care needs and demonstrated staff competencies. 

16. Promotes a safe, therapeutic, customer-friendly environment.  Responds promptly to patient, family and staff concerns seeking to bring issues to resolution.  Provides feedback to patient care team regarding issues.

17. Interacts effectively with the health care team and ancillary departments to monitor and achieve quality patient outcomes.  Supports evidence based clinical practice in pursuit of quality patient care.

18. Follows up with manager/director regarding any reported complaints, conflicts, or concerns.

19. Elicits input from staff on a consistent basis.

20. Shares reliable, concise, relevant information in a timely manner to management, staff and customers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Able to wear latex or vinyl gloves, with frequent changes and hand washing. Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).  Cap; Gown; Mask; Eye cover; Gloves; Waterproof  Shoe covers, prn; Lead Apron, prn; Laser Glasses, prn.

2. Must meet Department of Labor’s MEDIUM duty standard (MEDIUM WORK- exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly).

3. Able to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 11-12 hour shift. Able to ambulate, position, turn and pull up self-assisting adult patients.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. May be required to travel between facilities/buildings.

2. May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in working environment.

3. While performing duties of this job the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk or electrical shock, risk of radiation and infectious/blood borne diseases. 

4. Fast paced environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1.Ability to operate standard office equipment to include computers, telephones and copiers.

2. Ability to learn and utilize various software programs to include but not limited to Microsoft Office, Epic, and KRONOS.  

3. Must have the ability to operate patient care equipment.

4. Ability to communicate with management, staff, families and patients in a professional and effective manner.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.