Summary:
The OR Clinical Educator is a vital member of the Surgical Services leadership team, responsible for advancing clinical practice, supporting staff competency, and promoting excellence in patient care across a fast‑paced and high‑acuity perioperative environment. This role ensures that all OR staff receive the education, orientation, and ongoing development needed to safely care for surgical patients and to meet regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
The Clinical Educator serves as a clinical expert, mentor, resource, and facilitator of evidence‑based practice within the operating room and procedural areas.
The OR Clinical Educator is responsible for developing and coordinating onboarding and orientation for new perioperative staff while delivering ongoing education to ensure competency in surgical procedures, equipment, and regulatory compliance. This role provides hands‑on clinical instruction and real‑time coaching in the operating room, supports the implementation of new technology, and promotes evidence‑based practice following AORN standards and accreditation requirements. The educator serves as a clinical resource for staff and providers, collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams to identify learning needs, and assists with quality improvement initiatives, safety rounding, and policy compliance. Additional responsibilities include maintaining annual competencies and skill validations, supporting emergency readiness education, participating in incident reviews and root‑cause analysis, mentoring staff toward professional growth and certification, facilitating communication between leadership and frontline staff, and assisting leadership with onboarding strategies and staff development.
Requirements:
This position requires an RN license, a BSN (with MSN or education‑focused degree preferred), three to five years of OR experience, strong knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation, CNOR certification a plus, and strong communication, critical‑thinking, and leadership skills. The educator functions within a busy, high‑acuity surgical department, frequently providing clinical support during complex or emergent cases and adapting to evolving educational needs across all shifts.
Work Shift Details:
Days, Days, flexibility to make your own schedule to fit the needs of the dept.Department:
SURGERYAt Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members.
Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes:
· Medical, Dental and Vision plans
· Life Insurance
· Flexible Spending Account
· Other voluntary benefit plans
· PTO and Sick time
· 401(k) plan with a match
· Wellness program
· Tuition Reimbursement
Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match. However, registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits.
The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.
The expected pay for this position is listed below:
$35.00 - $42.50