CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals – Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united three area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.

CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.

MAIN FUNCTIONS:  Responsible for the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of orientation and education programs for  Periop services, Operating room, Central, nursing and hospital personnel, which shall be directed toward the achievement of excellence in patient care.  Provide education to staff that provide care to newborns, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.  Plan and organize hospital-wide education in coordination with site coordinators and Nursing Leadership. Plan, organize and coordinate supervisory and management training programs as directed.

Responsible and accountable for the development and application of the Standards of Care with Carepoint Health in an effort to enhance the quality of care provided to patients and families.

Responsible for educational courses to provide foundation to incoming Operating Rooms combining virtual computer-based learning, live lectures, video presentations, and simulation and role playing.

• This educator must possess professional communication and education skills, with appropriate information necessary to develop group and individual learning plans.
• The Perioperative Educator will be a clinical expert when positioned in a practice setting with abilities to foster the clinical development of the staff that she/he guides.
• This individual will be responsible to assess the educational needs of the system on an on-going basis and to serve as a resource/coach for the nursing staff, educators, APNs, Management, and other healthcare providers.
• This educator will serve as a resource to all OR educators and will assist with system wide initiatives that promote optimal patient care.

WORKING CONDITIONS/HAZARDS: Exposure to communicable diseases, blood and blood products, illness, hazardous chemicals, X-rays and fluoroscopy, sharp instruments and needles, and electricity when in clinical areas. Flexibility of schedule to accommodate programs on all three shifts.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Includes standing, walking, lifting; Occasionally must reach above head, carry medium to light equipment, and stoop. Transportation of educational equipment. Ability to flex work schedule to present programs on all three shifts. 

REPORTS TO: Site Education Coordinator , System Director of Periop services /VP of Patient Care Services 

SUPERVISES:  Not applicable.

CONTACTS:  Administration, Department Heads, Nursing Staff, Patients, Patient’s Family, Visitors, Physicians, Staff, other hospital personnel and outside Vendors.

EDUCATION:  Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. B.A or B.S. required; Master’s degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years clinical experience in Operating Room/ Periop services. nursing; 3-5 years teaching experience  and or precepting.  

LICENSURE/QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Current NJ RN licensure required. Bachelor s Degree in Nursing required, Master s Degree preferred. CNOR Certification Required Education experience preferred BLS/ACLS required.

Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with Company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Advancement and career development opportunities

Influenza Vaccination is a requirement for employment at CarePoint Health. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from CarePoint.

CarePoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.