Perioperative Education Specialist, University of Maryland Medical System, Glen Burnie, MD
University of Maryland Medical System -
Glen Burnie, MD,
US
Perioperative Education Specialist
Date Posted: 2024-05-15
Job description
Company Description
Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021! As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state s busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another. The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we re home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians. Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland s health. Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.
Job Description
Shift: M-F 7a-330p
General Summary
This educator role is vested with accountability for the education of all levels of Perioperative Services. This position is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation all educational activities and programs.
Mission
All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.
Reporting Relationships
Report to Director of Perioperative Nursing
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited nursing education program approved by the Board of Nursing or found by the Board to be substantially equivalent to the programs in Maryland.
Bachelor s degree in Nursing required. Master s degree preferred.
At least 3 years clinical nursing experience required with Operating Room nursing experience preferred.
Proven adult, demonstrated, educational teaching experience is also preferred.
Current registration with the Maryland Board of Nursing is required.
Certified Nurse Operating Room is required.
Working Conditions
Works inside, in a clean well-lighted environment. May be exposed to frequent interruptions and multiple crisis situations. Potential for regular exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials, such as chemicals and cleaning agents, requiring the observation of Standard (Universal) Precautions and safe handling practices. This position has been classified as medium exposure risk and requires the completion of an annual respirator mask fitting.
Physical Requirements
Work is heavy. Requires close attention to many details. Requires considerable standing, sitting, bending and walking 3-5 hours/shift. Occasional heavy lifting (up to and in excess of 100 lbs.), carrying, pushing and pulling 0-2 hours/day, in accordance with Safe Patient Lifting policy. Reaching for, fingering, grasping and handling equipment and supplies 0-3 hours/day. Talking and hearing to converse with staff and physicians 0-3 hours/day. Hearing/listening to differentiate sounds 0-3 hours/day. Near visual acuity to read charts, and documents 0-3 hours/day.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021! As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state s busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another. The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we re home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians. Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland s health. Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.
Job Description
Shift: M-F 7a-330p
General Summary
This educator role is vested with accountability for the education of all levels of Perioperative Services. This position is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation all educational activities and programs.
Mission
All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.
Reporting Relationships
Report to Director of Perioperative Nursing
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited nursing education program approved by the Board of Nursing or found by the Board to be substantially equivalent to the programs in Maryland.
Bachelor s degree in Nursing required. Master s degree preferred.
At least 3 years clinical nursing experience required with Operating Room nursing experience preferred.
Proven adult, demonstrated, educational teaching experience is also preferred.
Current registration with the Maryland Board of Nursing is required.
Certified Nurse Operating Room is required.
Working Conditions
Works inside, in a clean well-lighted environment. May be exposed to frequent interruptions and multiple crisis situations. Potential for regular exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials, such as chemicals and cleaning agents, requiring the observation of Standard (Universal) Precautions and safe handling practices. This position has been classified as medium exposure risk and requires the completion of an annual respirator mask fitting.
Physical Requirements
Work is heavy. Requires close attention to many details. Requires considerable standing, sitting, bending and walking 3-5 hours/shift. Occasional heavy lifting (up to and in excess of 100 lbs.), carrying, pushing and pulling 0-2 hours/day, in accordance with Safe Patient Lifting policy. Reaching for, fingering, grasping and handling equipment and supplies 0-3 hours/day. Talking and hearing to converse with staff and physicians 0-3 hours/day. Hearing/listening to differentiate sounds 0-3 hours/day. Near visual acuity to read charts, and documents 0-3 hours/day.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.