Perioperative Educational Program Coordinator

Cleveland Clinic

. Work in conjunction with the Professional Development Manager to plan, implement and evaluate departmental orientation and education activities for clinical and support caregivers .

Posted 10/6/2026part-timeAkron • Ohio • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates clinical expertise and teaching capabilities while coordinating education and training programs for caregivers. Proficient in regulatory compliance and performance evaluations within a healthcare setting.

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Bachelor Of Science In Nursing (BSN)Registered Nurse (RN) LicensureBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) CertificationPerioperative Experience

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Hard Skills

Clinical CompetencePatient CarePerformance EvaluationsAdult Learning TheoryMotivational StrategiesChange TheoryGroup Process SkillsLeadership StrategiesTeaching SkillsRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Ability To Work Under StressInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

EpicOptimeMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Industry Keywords

Clinical EducationCaregiver OrientationContinuing EducationPatient Care CompetenceCompliance TrainingDiversity TrainingHIPAA TrainingFire SafetyTB Testing Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work in conjunction with the Professional Development Manager to plan, implement and evaluate departmental orientation and education activities for clinical and support caregivers
Plan and implement orientation for new hires
Assist education caregivers in assigning unit preceptors
Assist in interviewing new caregivers
Complete probationary performance evaluations for new hires and participate in annual evaluations with unit managers
Coordinate continuing education, training programs and staff development within the department
Assist in coordinating programs with local colleges and universities
Perform patient care for up to 20% of work time in the area of clinical expertise to demonstrate clinical competence and teach others
Assist the management team with caregiver compliance with regulatory requirements, including CPR, ACLS, fire safety, diversity, code management, HIPAA training and TB testing coordination

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
If performing moderate/procedural sedation, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within six months of hire
Two years of perioperative experience, specifically in circulating/OR setting
Demonstrated expertise in a clinical specialty with current patient care competence
Knowledge of adult learning theory, motivational strategies, change theory, group process skills, leadership strategies and teaching
Demonstrated computer skills utilizing clinical systems (Epic/Optime) and Microsoft applications (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Corrected vision and hearing to normal range
Ability to work under stressful conditions and irregular hours
Ability to work with some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids
Compliance with required personal protective equipment and standard precautions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Multiple options for professional development, including certifications, advanced education, distinguished educator certificate and simulation fellowships
Annual influenza vaccination program or approved exemption
Drug-free work environment with controlled-substance testing after offers