The Surgical Services Staff Development & Education Program Coordinator supports the standards, mission, goals, and objectives of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Surgical Services. Is responsible for the development, coordination and evaluation of the following programs: Surgical Services Perianesthesia orientation, staff development, and patient/family education. Assumes a leadership role and is a resource for others on current educational theory, professional development, and evidence based practice. Assures that staff educational programs promote and support professional development and those patient/family educational programs promote and support hospital and community health education activities. Leads and teaches others, and through positive communication skills, actively supports a collaborative environment in the promotion of health, wellness and education for positive patient outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education 

Minimum: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN)  Preferred: Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) 

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations 

Minimum: Current CA RN License  Preferred: ASPAN

Technical Requirements 

Minimum:  Clinical operating Room Registered Nurse Expert.  Demonstrated teaching and program development skills. Knowledge of supervisory practices, techniques and methods for staff development.

Years of Experience

Minimum: Three (3) years clinical/teaching/leadership experience for the operating room.