Nurse Educator Surgical Services

Responsibilities

Job Summary :

The Nurse Educator for Surgical Services is a registered nurse responsible for the design, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs for staff in the surgical department. This includes orientation, competency assessment, professional development, and continuing education initiatives. The Nurse Educator serves as a clinical expert, mentor, and resource to ensure high-quality patient care and staff performance in the perioperative environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Education & Training :

Develop and implement orientation programs for new surgical services staff (OR, PACU, Endoscopy, SPD,

Plan and deliver ongoing clinical education and training aligned with evidence-based practices and regulatory requirements.

Provide individualized coaching, mentoring, and remediation as needed.

Competency Management :

Coordinate and assess clinical competencies for nursing and support staff.

Ensure compliance with hospital policies, Joint Commission, and other regulatory standards.

Quality Improvement :

Collaborate with leadership to identify learning needs based on quality and safety data, audits, and performance outcomes.

Lead or participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications

Requirements :

Education / Experience :

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or related field preferred

Minimum 3–5 years of recent experience in a medical-surgical setting

Prior teaching, precepting, or education-related experience strongly preferred

Licensure :

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in AZ or Compact

• American Heart Association BLS

Skills :

Strong clinical expertise in adult med-surg nursing

Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

Proficiency with learning management systems and Microsoft Office

Ability to design and evaluate education programs and learning outcomes

Overview

Located conveniently in the heart of is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned , , , , and (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.

News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of .

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