Operating Room Perioperative Services Nurse Educator

Ignite your surgical education career at a premier Northern California hospital renowned for innovation, compassion, and unparalleled career growth opportunities. This esteemed acute care hospital has earned national recognition for nursing excellence, patient safety, and outstanding surgical outcomes. Supported by cutting-edge technologies, including advanced robotic platforms, hybrid operating rooms, image-guided systems, and a state-of-the-art immersive simulation center, the hospital sets a high standard for perioperative care. Their commitment to community health is demonstrated through significant philanthropy, health equity initiatives, collaborative research projects, and a slew of accolades recognizing superior clinical quality, pioneering innovation, and exceptional patient experience.

The Operating Room Perioperative Services Nurse Educator role is integral to maintaining and advancing the hospital's excellence in surgical services. Reporting directly to the Director of Perioperative Services, this role collaborates extensively with the OR Nurse Manager, leaders in Anesthesia and Surgical Services, Sterile Processing teams, PACU staff, and Quality departments. The Nurse Educator plays a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive onboarding programs, developing expert preceptors, ensuring annual competencies are met, orchestrating continuing education sessions, and upholding regulatory readiness for all circulating and scrub nursing roles. This position fosters a culture of evidence-based practice, prepares nurses for CNOR certification, and leads high-reliability training initiatives.

Working in the Operating Room Perioperative Services Nurse Educator role means joining a vibrant, diverse, and mission-driven team. This collaborative environment includes nurses, surgical technologists, anesthesiologists, and surgeons who value mentorship, shared governance, interprofessional respect, and a relentless dedication to safe, efficient, patient-centered care. The supportive administration provides robust educational resources, a modern learning management system, and a focus on continuous professional growth.

In addition to professional fulfillment, this opportunity offers an exceptional quality of life in Northern California. The location boasts easy access to breathtaking Pacific coastlines, majestic redwood forests, renowned wine country, and the Sierra Nevada mountains. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy hiking, cycling, sailing, surfing, skiing, and countless weekend adventures. Cultural offerings include world-class concerts, festivals, museums, performing arts, vibrant neighborhoods, a Mediterranean climate, and an outstanding culinary scene featuring everything from Michelin-star dining to farm-to-table markets and diverse global street food.

The Operating Room Perioperative Services Nurse Educator role offers a highly competitive compensation package of up to $240,000 annually. The benefits include a comprehensive suite of health and retirement plans, generous paid time off, and strong support for professional development to ensure ongoing career advancement. Candidates interested in this confidential opportunity are encouraged to connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter to discuss how they can elevate their perioperative education career by joining this premier healthcare institution.