At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence. Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.
Summary
The Perioperative Educator represents and supports the mission, philosophy and goals of Moffitt Cancer Center and seeks innovative ways to achieve education program goals. This position seeks and integrates current knowledge of oncology nursing and principles of adult learning into education.
The Perioperative Educator utilizes systematic educational planning principles, solid instructional design methods, knowledge of Moffitt's Policies and Procedures and emerging technologies for the creation of relevant programs, materials, methods, and media to communicate information and implements monitoring and assessment measures to determine effectiveness. This individual designs high quality education programs and materials for diverse audiences across Perioperative practices with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes.
Under the direction of the Director of Perioperative Services, this role will provide orientation and education for all levels of nursing and non-nursing staff members within Perioperative Services, including, but not limited to: Operating Room, PACU, Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology, PAT, Preop Holding, Procedure Suites, and Bronchoscopy. Collaborates with leadership and management team to assess learning needs.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: Master’s Degree in Nursing, Education, Public Health or related field: preferred Three (3) years of relevant Perioperative nursing experience: Two (2) year of experience scrubbing and/or circulating as an Operating Room RN. Knowledge in educational needs assessment Knowledge of education planning processes, various communication methods/new media, program development and evaluation Previous teaching and/or leadership experience preferred Holds one (1) of the following specialty certifications within 18 months from date of hire/transfer: CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room) or NPD-BC (Nursing Professional Development Board Certification). CAPA (Corrective & Preventive Action), or CPAN (Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse)
Responsibilities: Knowledge of education planning processes, various communication methods/new media, program development and evaluation. Demonstrated ability to use effective communication and work collaboratively with physicians, staff members, patients and families. Excellent verbal, written and listening skills. Demonstrated organizational and problem solving capability. Commitment to quality customer service.
Credentials and Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an ACEN or CCNE accredited institution Registered Nurse (RN) RN-Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of FL, or a valid Multi-State privilege to practice in FL (must declare FL as primary State of residence within 30 days from date of hire if licensed in another eNLC compact state with multi-state privileges)An applicant for this position, who will be or is seeking Florida licensure by endorsement, must not have any National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) reports, unless the applicant has successfully appealed to have their name removed from the NPDB. An applicant is encouraged to conduct a NPDB Self-Query before proceeding with an employment application: https://www.npdb.hrsa.gov/pract/howToGetStarted.jsp Basic Life Support (BLS) Three (3) years of relevant Perioperative nursing experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience scrubbing and/or circulating as an Operating Room RN. Knowledge in educational needs assessment. Holds one (1) of the following specialty certifications within 18 months from date of hire/transfer: CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room) or NPD-BC (Nursing Professional Development Board Certification). CAPA (Corrective & Preventive Action), or CPAN (Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse)