Nurse Educator - Operating Room

JOB SUMMARY

* Functions as a member of the management and nursing team. Serves as a leader and role model. Responsible for unit based orientation for new employees. Provides educational programs and in-services to the employees, as well as consults, develops, plans, implements, and evaluates programs provided. Schedules hours divided between clinical and educational duties.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

* Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines

* Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization

* Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures

* Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)

* Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.

* Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

* Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

* General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.

* May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

* May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.

* May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.

* Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

* 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required or anticipated graduation from a BSN program within 6 months. Must be documented in writing from the school. If BSN is not achieved within 6 months, employee will be demoted from the position. (Required)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

* 2 - 3 years experience in the operating room as a registered nurse (Required)

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

* Required Certifications/Licensures: Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license

* Preferred Certifications/Licensures: Department Specific Certifications may be required.

GENERAL SKILLS

* Organizational Skills

* Communication Skills

* Interpersonal Skills

* Customer Relations

* Mathematical

* Analytical

* Grammar / Spelling

* Read /Comprehend Written Instructions

* Follow Verbal Instructions

* Basic Computer Skills

* Microsoft Office Suite

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

* Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors

* Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination

* Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

* Standing - Frequently within shift (34-66%)

* Walking - Frequently within shift (34-66%)

* Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

* Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

* Bending/Stooping - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

* Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

* Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

* Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)