Clinical Nurse & Surgical Tech Educator

About our Ambulatory Surgery Centers:With a legacy deeply rooted in outpatient imaging, Shields built upon this expertise, diversifying our healthcare portfolio to include ambulatory surgical services. 35+ years of success in healthcare has earned Shields Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Shields ASC) a leading position in the surgery center industry.Through joint-venture partnerships with hospitals and providers, Shields leverages our value-based position and operational discipline to develop, execute and manage multi-specialty ambulatory care facilities. The ASC facilities are designed to maximize profitability for our partners while delivering critical patient-centered medical services in a very accessible location at an accessible price for patients. Shields ASC transforms the outpatient experience by providing a convenient alternative to hospital-based procedures that are more cost-effective for our partners and our patients.About the Role:The OR Clinical Nurse & Surgical Tech Educator serves a central role in the clinical education of surgical tech trainees and nurses looking to expand their roles within the ASC with further training. They are responsible for introducing the student to clinical responsibilities through real world knowledge and experience and is responsible for monitoring student educational progress and for supervising student activities. The Assistant OR Nurse Manager/Trainer will collaborate with the OR Nurse Manager and the OR Charge Nurse and will possess good interpersonal skills in relating to students, clinical personnel, and physicians.Reviews student progress in clinical education through school program (online or in person programs);Reviews and is familiar with the Program clinical rotation objectives;Orients new students and new employees to the department, the availability and location of educational resources, and safety precautions and emergency protocols;Provides the student with a variety of patient encounters necessary for an appropriate learning experience and assigns appropriate cases to each student;Alters assignments as necessary to suit student needs;Makes himself/herself available for students' questions and learning needs;Exhibits professional, responsible behavior and serves as a role model for students;Creates a positive and supportive learning environment, including being an advocate for the student's status as a learner;Promotes patient and student safety and takes appropriate corrective actions when necessary;Observes student performance to ensure they follow proper protocol and technique;Objectively evaluates and assesses student performance and offers timely, constructive feedback regarding strengths and opportunities for improvement;Meets with the student daily to review individual progress and discuss plan for next clinical day;Meets regularly with the OR Nurse Manager/Program Coordinator to maintain productive two-way communication between the program and Operating Room personnel;At the end of the rotation, discusses the Clinical Evaluation Form with each student, attempting to provide guidance for future performance;Participates in continuing education seminars and professional development opportunities in order to maintain current, state-of-the-art knowledge and skills.Assists with ongoing education within the ASC Network for Nurses and Surgical techs related to changes in workflow, best practices, cross training and site orientation.When not training, works in the ASC as a Circulating Nurse or Surgical Tech, or is assigned additional education tasks, such as developing education modules for staff or conducting mock codes. About You:Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Associates with 5+ years of nursing experience.3 years' experience in the OR as a RN with surgical tech skills and sound knowledge base of the procedural techniques applied in surgery.Extensive background in medical terminology, anatomy and physiologyLove of teaching and supporting students through their education to reach their goals.Previous experience building curriculum for educational purposes.Experience or education in learning styles, building curriculum, educational processes.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to communicate honestly with those being trained on progress and ability to coach students towards success using a variety of methods.Organized, able to set priorities and meet deadlines.Proficient computer skills.Collaborative teamwork skills.Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.NOTE: The Job Description does not encompass all work functions of this position. The incumbent will undertake tasks of lower or equivalent classification as needed, and may also engage in higher classification work for training, development, or as warranted by circumstances.Employment is contingent on presentation of work related credentials. These credentials vary based on the position offered and the location offered, but may include vaccinations, licensure, and certifications. A detailed list will be sent upon offer and available during the interview process when requested.IND-ASC

Created: 2024-11-06