Peri-Op Clinical Educator RN

Where You’ll Work

St. Joseph Health – Bryan / College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville, TX. Since 1936, St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care, Express Clinics, and imaging and diagnostic services.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES1. Provides assessment, teaching and follow-up instruction to a specific patient population and Provides guidance tomanagement, staff and physicians2. Identifies needs, plans and implements educational programs within specialty areas for staff, patients,and / or community. Actively Participates in Nursing and Patient Education Department activities3. Serves in a consultative role to staff, management and health professionals in the hospital and community withfocus on quality and cost containment4. Disseminates and conducts nursing research5. Serves as leader in the development and attainment of organizational goals6. Demonstrates professional practice by serving as a liaison among the program staff, advisorycommittee and facility administration7. Defines, refines, re-focuses role in relation to nursing and organizational needs8. Role models positive guest relations and collaborative practice9. Is self-directed in fostering personal expertise and future professional development

Job Requirements

Required

• Education : Associates Degree, Nursing
• Experience : One year’s nursing experience
• Registered Nurse
• BLS
• must have peri-op experience

Preferred

at least 3-5 years of peri-op nursing