Functions in the roles of Educator, Facilitator, Consultant, Change Agent, and Leader. Coordinates and performs
educational activities that promote the competency and development of Appalachian Regional Healthcare's (ARH)
perioperative personnel, including orientation, competency validation, in-service, continuing education, &
leadership development for all ARH hospitals offering surgical services. Assesses, plans, develops, implements,
and evaluates perioperative educational programs in response to health care demands, trends, identified
learning needs, department goals, quality improvement measures, risk management, regulatory changes, and
compliancy criteria. Designs educational offerings (courses, simulations, programs) using processes and
methodologies that incorporate the principles of adult education and learning styles. Directs the delivery of
education for orientation, conducts competency assessments, facilitates ongoing development, and establishes
courses and programs based on annual needs assessments and educational compliancy requirements. Delivers
education activities that validate, develop, maintain and enhance the knowledge and skills of perioperative staff.
Maintains educational and competency records per policy and compliance.
Participates in the development of standardized educational initiatives across the Appalachian Regional
Healthcare (ARH) organization and plays a vital role in leading change in pursuit of improved perioperative staff
practice and professional development. Promotes a positive image and maintains positive relationships with
internal and external customers. The Perioperative Clinical Educator will be required to travel to various ARH
facilities to provide education, under the direction of the General Surgery Service Line Director.

• Conducts educational needs assessments using a variety of methods/tools.
• Incorporates principles of adult learning in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, creating a climate with supports learning across the organization.
• Coordinates and facilitates nursing orientation and competency evaluation of new staff to the organization, and well as training/education for new equipment and new/revised clinical care policies and protocols.
• Develops and delivers evidence-based educational programs and offerings.
• Utilizes best practices in educational content delivery.
• Collaborates with Community Chief Nursing officer, local nursing leadership and other disciplines to create a robust educational environment while fostering teambuilding and leadership development.
• Provides point of care assistance and support to assist nursing staff with clinical skills development and critical thinking.
• Evaluates effectiveness of educational programs utilizing best practices.
• Utilizes a variety of evidence-based instructional techniques.
• Adjusts educational content and teaching strategies based on appropriate learner needs, utilizing various media and formats.
• Collaborates with and supports all ARH facilities in developing and delivering educational programs as determined by the AVP Nursing Education and Professional Practice.
• Assumes ownership and responsibility in attaining, developing, and maintaining educational and instructional expertise.  
• Facilitates centralized nursing orientation.
• Oversees the onboarding of student nurses and clinical faculty to assure adherence to ARH and regulatory guidelines.
• Oversees, in collaboration with Nursing Leadership, Human Resources, and applicable Schools of Nursing, compliance with the Nurse Extern Program.
• Responds to changes in nursing practice and develops programs to support these changes.
• Ensures that educational programs are congruent with organizational missions, values, and goals.
• Maintains flexibility when managing multiple roles/responsibilities.
• Interprets and communicates across multiple disciplines.
• Promotes a safe and healthy work environment.
• Serves as a role mode to promote education, professionalism, excellence, and safety.
• Role models and promotes the concept of life-long learning.
• Leads committees, work groups, and/or projects related to the implementation of educational activities.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required or plan to obtain within 2 years of hire Required

Work Experience:

4-6 years Five (5) years of varied surgical services experience Required
1-3 years One (1) year nursing education experience Preferred                                            

Licenses and Certifications:

Current license to practice nursing in the states of KY or WV depending on state of residency Required
Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) Professional Certification Required or plan to obtain within 1 year of employment Required
BLS required upon hire Required
ACLS required within 6 months of employment Required
PALS required within 6 months of employment Required
BLS, ACLS, or PALS instructor certification Preferred

Designated Instructor Certification Requirements

BLS Instructor designation with minimal requirement of teaching two courses annually.

ACLS Instructor designation with minimal requirement of teaching two courses annually.

PALS Instructor designation with minimal requirement of teaching two courses annually.

De-Escalation Instructor designation with minimal requirement of teaching two courses annually.

TNCC Instructor designation with minimal requirement of teaching two courses annually.

Other Instructor designations as needed with minimal requirement of teaching two courses annually.

*To facilitate the professional competence and confidence of the Clinical Nurse Educator, the AVP of Nursing Education and Professional Practice may assign mandatory professional development activities, workshops and educational offerings."