Clinical Nurse Educator 4 - Surgery Admin - FT, Days

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Job description

Overview:
UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only , and American College of Surgeons-verified , and . UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

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Responsibilities:
Position Summary:

The Perioperative Services Nurse Educator is accountable for managing Staff Development, continuous Quality Improvement and Medical Staff orientation programs for Perioperative Services. Assesses needs, counsels and evaluates performance of new OR staff, and participates in the orientation of nursing and medical students, house staff, and visitors to the Operating Room environment. This incumbent is required to cover all locations including Orange DH,OSS and Irvine ACC, GHEI.

Qualifications:
Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our and .

Required Qualifications:

Required to cover all locations including Orange DH,OSS and Irvine ACC, GHEI

Must possess the skill, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

Experience in research, research utilization projects, and/or advanced clinical practice

Experience in and knowledge of quality improvement processes

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated understanding of emergency procedures

Demonstrated teaching/education/in-service skills with the ability to lead effectively

Demonstrated proficiency in administrative tasks using current technology

Demonstrated organizational and project management skills

Demonstrated nursing experience in the acute perioperative setting

Demonstrated leadership skills

Demonstrated knowledge of Title 22, TJC (The Joint Commission), CMS,and CDC guidelines in an acute care setting

Demonstrated independent judgment and decision making skills

Current California RN license

Basic knowledge and understanding of anesthetic drugs and monitoring needs

BSN or an equivalent combination of education and experience

BLS Required

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications:

PALS

MSN Degree

Experience in adult education

ACLS certification upon hire

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

Background Check and Live Scan

Legal Right to Work in the United States

Vaccination Policies

Smoking and Tobacco Policy

Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

E-Verify

Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page:

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC .

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at or at (phone number removed), Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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