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Perioperative Nurse Educator

Bayonne, NJ · On-site

$125K - $145K/yr

The Perioperative Educator will be a clinical expert when positioned in a practice setting with abilities to foster the clinical development of the staff that she/he guides. * This individual will be ...

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What is a perioperative educator?

Perioperative Educators are specialized nurses or healthcare professionals who provide education and training to surgical staff, including nurses and technicians, working in the operating room (OR) and related perioperative settings. Their primary role is to ensure that the surgical team is up-to-date with the latest clinical practices, safety protocols, and equipment usage. They design and deliver orientation programs, ongoing educational sessions, and competency assessments to maintain high standards of patient care. Perioperative Educators also help implement new procedures and technologies, promote compliance with regulatory standards, and support professional development within the surgical team.

How does a perioperative educator typically collaborate with surgical teams to enhance patient safety and staff competency?

Perioperative Educators work closely with surgical teams by designing and delivering training sessions, competency assessments, and simulation exercises that reinforce best practices and safety protocols. They often partner with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to identify learning needs and implement continuous education programs. This collaborative approach helps ensure all team members are up-to-date with the latest procedures and technologies, directly contributing to improved patient outcomes and a culture of safety in the operating room.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a perioperative educator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Perioperative Educator, you need in-depth perioperative nursing experience, a current RN license, and often a bachelor's or master's degree in nursing or education. Familiarity with surgical safety protocols, electronic health records, and learning management systems, as well as certifications such as CNOR, are commonly required. Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills help foster effective learning and team collaboration. These abilities are crucial to ensure safe surgical practices, support staff development, and maintain high standards of patient care.

What is the difference between Perioperative Educator vs Surgical Nurse Educator?

AspectPerioperative EducatorSurgical Nurse Educator
CredentialsRN license, perioperative certification (CNOR), teaching experienceRN license, surgical nursing certification, teaching experience
Work EnvironmentHospitals, surgical centers, educational settingsHospitals, surgical units, nursing schools
Employer & IndustryHealthcare facilities, educational institutionsHospitals, nursing schools, healthcare organizations

Both roles focus on educating healthcare professionals, but a Perioperative Educator specializes in perioperative care and surgical procedures, while a Surgical Nurse Educator concentrates on training nurses in surgical nursing practices. Understanding these distinctions helps in choosing the right career path or educational focus within the healthcare industry.

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Educator RN Perioperative

Northridge, CA • On-site

CommonSpirit Health
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees

Full-time

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Job description

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care and women’s health. It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. 

Additionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

One Community. One Mission. One California 


As our Educator, RN  in Periop,  In accordance with our mission and core values of integrity, compassion, collaboration, and excellence, this position is established to serve as a consultant/resource professional by providing staff development expertise as an educator, facilitator, change agent, leader and researcher, ensuring all educational initiatives are strategically aligned with the Perioperative department's operational goals and facility leadership priorities. The Perioperative Educator supports the development of the direct-care nurse and fosters nursing excellence through new knowledge and the delivery of evidence based practice. Facilitation of the educational process includes assessment, development, planning, implementation and evaluation of competency assessment, continuing education and leadership development, in close collaboration with the Perioperative Leadership Team. The Clinical Nurse Educator also serves as a role model for professional behavior. Teamwork is a vital component of patient care; therefore, incumbents will be expected to demonstrate their commitment through effective collaborative efforts.

The Clinical Nurse Educator also serves as a role model for professional behavior. Teamwork is a vital component of patient care; therefore, incumbents will be expected to demonstrate their commitment through effective collaborative efforts.


Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.

Are you ready to lead and inspire across multiple top-tier facilities? We're seeking an RN Educator to drive perioperative excellence at Northridge Hospital, St. Mary's Medical Center Long Beach, and California Hospital.
Elevate nursing practices, implement safety initiatives, and develop our incredible OR teams. Travel between these sites is required. If you're a patient-first educator with acute critical thinking, apply today
To thrive in this vital role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

  • Assesses educational needs through various formal and informal methods, in close consultation with the Perioperative Management teams and staff, ensuring alignment with departmental priorities and challenges.
  • Conducts evaluations of all projects and initiatives for desired outcomes, sharing findings and proposing revisions to the Perioperative facility leadership teams. Revises future work goals, methods and processes to support evidence-based practice and quality care in collaboration with market leaders. Ensures educational activities are congruent with nursing strategies, goals, values and vision and are tailored to meet the specific needs and
    operational mandates of the perioperative departments and facility leadership.
  • Annually conducts educational needs assessment using a variety of methods, presenting findings and proposed educational plans to the Perioperative leadership team for feedback and approval.
  • Evaluates educational projects based on system needs and agreed upon outcome criteria. Regularly communicates progress and outcomes to the Perioperative leadership team and reports broader outcomes to the Market Chief Nurses.
  • Collaborate with the market leaders of Perioperative Services to ensure 100% implementation of all perioperative safety initiatives, and other identified patient safety projects.
  • Report timely status on perioperative safety initiatives to the Chief nurses, Directors of Emergency Services, Patient Safety, and Clinical Risk Management leadership.
  • Review data and processes to evaluate compliance with perioperative safety initiatives, regulatory requirements, and hospital policies.
  • Support the market in the roll-out of perioperative safety projects and goals, reporting results and providing necessary training.
  • Develop, implement, and facilitate learning opportunities and drills for the perioperative departments, including topics such as Mock Codes, disaster preparedness, and critical incident
    simulations.

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Required:

  • Current and Active CA Registered Nurse
  • 3-5 years of clinical experience
  • BSN Required
  • AHA Basic Life Support
  • AHA Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS-I)

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