Nursing Education Program Coordinator (Nurse Educator) - PACU/Pre-op - Full-Time (10-hour day shifts) - Marina Hospital

• Applies a systematic approach to assess educational needs in collaboration with all levels of nursing and medical staff and evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of educational programs.
• Independently coordinates programs, projects and events with Nursing, Marina departments and community throughout the Cedars-Sinai Health System.
• Onboarding: supports on unit training to new hires in collaboration with the clinical leadership.
• Facilitates orientation and training for Nursing and Health System staff under the guidance of the Education Associate Director Perioperative Associate Director (for perioperative services).
• Collaborates throughout the Cedars-Sinai Health System (CSHS) in initiating and implementing educational programs/projects.
• Markets educational programs to the health system and the external community.
• Designs educational programs based on inter and intra-departmental research and clinical research findings.
• Actively participates appropriate committees and shared governance initiatives.
• Works in conjunction with Education Associate Director and Education Department Perioperative Associate Director (for perioperative services) team to implement educational offerings throughout the hospital.
• Assists with hospital-wide roll out of new equipment and products as assigned.
• Facilitates review of current policies and procedures for assigned areas and ensures updates are in line with current literature and standard methodologies.

• Develops, implements, and maintains structured orientation and education programs for new hires and existing staff in Pre-op and PACU.
• Creates competency-based learning modules that reflect current best practices and evidence-based care. Coordinates and leads in service education sessions, workshops, and simulation-based training. Develops training materials and resources to support ongoing staff education and development.
• Supports the Director of Perioperative Services, mentors, and supports staff in acquiring and maintaining certifications relevant to Pre-op and PACU nursing (e.g., CPAN, CAPA). Facilitates the continuous professional development of nursing staff by identifying education needs and providing access to learning opportunities.
• Promotes and achieves the hospital's goals by advancing nursing excellence and clinical practice.
• Onboarding, ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g. the Joint Commission, CMS, etc.). through audits, education, and corrective action plans.
• Monitors clinical practices and procedures to ensure adherence to hospital policies, protocols, and national standards.
• Stays current with clinical guidelines, technologies, and research, ensuring staff are trained and applying the most up to date practices.

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Nursing (required).
• 3 years of experience teaching while communicating effectively in English (written and verbal communication) with persons of various cultural and educational backgrounds and experienced in data management. Excellent organizational skills; effectively coordinates all aspects of education course design and implementation (required).
• 5 years of PACU experience (required).
• California State RN License (required).
• Basic Life Support Certification (required).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (required).
• Post Anesthesia Nurse Certification - CPAN (Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse) Certification required to be acquired within the first year of employment.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (preferred).
• ANCC Specialty Certification (preferred).
• 1 year of Pre-op experience (preferred).

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