Job Description

** Position Purpose:** The Nurse Educator develops, implements, and evaluates education programs that promote the retention of associates as well as developing and providing continuing education of staff. Must accommodate multiple priorities reflecting the short and long-term goals and objectives of Holy Cross Hospital. Coordinates staff education in both PACU/Pre-Op and OR in the areas of knowledge base, advanced theory and skills development as required. Mentors staff in professional growth and development.

** What you will do:**

*Responsible for ongoing development of assigned personnel and departmental specific educational programs

*Organizes and coordinates departmental/unit-based orientation to new associates.

*Incorporates professional organization Standards and Recommended Guidelines in all

areas of responsibility

*Research teaching resources, designs, develops, obtains audio-visuals and other aids.

*Assumes responsibility for own growth and continuing education

** Minimum Qualifications:**

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.

*Prefer education background and at least 3-4 years of previous experience in the OR and be willing to circulate.

*Orthopedic and ortho-spine experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• Licensed RN in the State of Florida is required. Bachelor of Nursing is preferred. (BSN)
• Current BLS from AHA, ACLS required.

*CNOR preferred

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.
• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions.

Ministry/Facility Information:

• Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.
• We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.
• We are the only Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties and are not for profit. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually.
• Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work
• Retirement savings program with employer matching

Legal Info

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.