Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Best Practices, Clinical Nursing, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Training, Coaching, Communication Skills, Healthcare, Hospital, Leadership, Mentoring, Nursing, Onboarding, Operating Room Nursing, Patient Care, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Performance Management, Performance Reviews, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Requirements, Staff Development, Team Player, Training Program Development, Training/Teaching
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Educator, Operating Room
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Lead OR Education & Elevate Clinical Practice
At Valley Presbyterian Hospital, we are committed to advancing clinical excellence through education and innovation. We're seeking an experienced Registered Nurse - Clinical Educator (Operating Room) to lead staff development, drive competency, and enhance patient outcomes across perioperative services.
What You'll Do
- Assess, develop, and manage clinical competencies for OR nursing and support staff
- Design and deliver education programs aligned with best practices and organizational goals
- Serve as a clinical expert and resource for perioperative staff
- Support orientation, onboarding, and ongoing development of new hires and nurse residents
- Partner with leadership to evaluate staff performance and learning needs
- Drive quality improvement initiatives and incorporate data into education strategies
- Promote adherence to clinical standards, policies, and regulatory requirements
- Support patient care delivery through education, coaching, and mentorship
- Participate in research and performance improvement efforts
- Serve as a role model in clinical practice, professionalism, and patient advocacy
What You Bring
- 3+ years of acute care experience in Operating Room or perioperative services
- Strong background in clinical education, training, or staff development
- Advanced clinical knowledge and ability to mentor and influence staff
- Experience with quality improvement and performance initiatives
- Strong communication, leadership, and facilitation skills
Requirements
- Current California RN license
- BSN required; Master's degree preferred
- AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
- Ability to obtain LA City Fire Card within 30 days
Preferred
- ANCC certification in specialty area
Why VPH
- High-impact leadership role in clinical education
- Opportunity to shape OR practice and staff development
- Mission-driven healthcare organization
- Collaborative and innovative clinical environment
Apply today to lead education and clinical excellence in the Operating Room at VPH.
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Valley Presbyterian Hospital