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 developing, coordinating, and evaluating the following programs: Surgical Services 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 promoting health, wellness, and education for positive patient outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education 

Minimum: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)  Preferred: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) 

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations 

Minimum: Current CA RN License  Preferred: CNOR

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 of clinical/teaching/leadership experience in the operating room.  Preferred:  1 year experience as Surgical Services Educator