Perioperative Clinical Nurse Educator (RN)

Perioperative Services Educator / Program Development Full-Time | Day Shift | 4x10sAre you an experienced OR RN and perioperative educator who enjoys teaching, developing programs, and helping surgical teams grow?We’re partnering with a leading academic health system in South Jersey seeking a Perioperative Services Educator/Program Development Coordinator to support two hospital-operated ambulatory surgery centers. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of perioperative education across multiple surgical departments while helping establish and grow an education program at a newer surgical facility.Why This Opportunity Stands Out4-day workweek with four 10-hour day shiftsTake ownership of education across OR, Pre-Op, PACU/Post-Op, Surgical Techs, and other perioperative teamsPlay a key role in building and implementing the Periop 101 programOpportunity to make an impact at a growing surgical center rather than simply maintaining an established programWork closely with nursing leadership, clinical teams, and medical device/equipment vendorsExposure to a strong surgical program with significant orthopedic and neuro volumeJoin an academic healthcare environment known for clinical innovation, advanced technology, professional development, and career growthComprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, life and disability coverageWhat You’ll DoCoordinate and teach Periop 101Assess educational and competency needs across perioperative servicesDevelop, implement, and evaluate clinical education programsServe as a clinical resource for perioperative staffSupport onboarding, continuing education, competencies, and professional developmentReview policies and evidence-based practices to ensure current standards are maintainedPartner with vendors on education related to new equipment, technology, and productsMaintain education and competency documentation to support regulatory readinessHelp develop and launch perioperative education programming at the newer surgery centerWhat We’re Looking ForActive New Jersey RN licenseBSN requiredMSN highly preferred; candidates without an MSN must be willing to obtain it within 2 years3–5+ years of OR nursing experienceStrong orthopedic perioperative experienceAt least 1 year of nursing education experienceMust have completed Periop 101 AND have experience teaching/coordinating the programExperience helping develop, launch, or expand a Periop 101 curriculum/program strongly preferredOrganized, proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable independently driving education initiativesThis is an excellent next step for an experienced OR RN Educator who wants to move beyond bedside care while remaining closely connected to perioperative practice — with the opportunity to teach, influence clinical standards, develop staff, and build a program.Interested or know someone who may be a fit? Message me directly to learn more.