Registered Nurse (RN) - Perioperative
University of Florida Health
The Villages, FL

Periop Educator, RN | OR | Days

Overview At UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital, we are committed to providing the Central Florida community with leading-edge patient care, clinical training and research programs. Our teams of physicians and clinical staff work together to offer specialty services, advanced technology and clinical studies - bringing world-class, quality health care closer to you and your loved ones. UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital provides many medical services and amenities for our patients and their families and visitors. As part of the UF Health network, patients now get more - more access, more services, more specialized care, improved experiences, faster treatment - and as a result, everyone rises and moves forward together. The Perioperative Educator, under the direction of the Director is responsible for coordinating the orientation, training and education of all Perioperative Services team members. The Educator assists with staff development and monitors the perioperative environment to ensure safe patient care. The Perioperative Educator: - Proactively assesses needs of each unit and checks competency on team members - Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory and Joint Commission requirements and works with staff to assure compliance with all standards - Engages in departmental/hospital committees, PI projects, and educational offerings to peers, mentoring/precepting of new team members. - Completes other duties as requested/assigned. Responsibilities Education Bachelor's Degree (preferred) Associate's Degree Licensure/Certification/Registration Florida Registered Nurse License BLS ACLS CNOR, within 12 months Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required Minimum of 2 years in Perioperative clinical setting; Management experience preferred Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. The ideal candidate must be proficient with software applications, organized, and possess the skillset to build and maintain spreadsheets.