ERAS Coordinator/Educator

Location:Westlinks -12801 Westlinks Drive Fort Myers FL 33913

Department: Pre-Anesthesia Eval Center

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:00AM to 4:30 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$35.04 - $47.30 / hour

The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Coordinator/Educator is responsible for facilitating the development of clinical excellence in assigned areas through active participation in system/campus/unit based education. Provides ERAS education for the patients pre-operatively, rounds on the hospital ERAS patients post-operatively, collects and compiles patient data pertaining to Lee Health ERAS protocol adherence and evaluates patient outcomes in collaboration with the Surgeon Advisor for Quality and Safety. Designs, organizes, implements, and evaluates educational programs that facilitate the professional growth, skill development, initial/ongoing competence, and attainment of standards of care for direct care providers for assigned units. Education programs will be developed, implemented, and evaluated using nursing theory, nursing clinical expertise, standards of practice, and adult education principles. Actively participates and collaborates in multi-disciplinary unit, campus and system wide performance improvement teams to enhance patient safety, satisfaction, staff competence, and standards of care.

Education:Bachelors degree in nursing required. Masters degree preferred.

Experience:Minimum of five years bedside clinical experience in acute care setting. Formal or informal teaching experience in acute care setting is preferred.

Certification:BLS (American Heart Association/Basic Life Support) required. ACLS or other as mandated by the area assigned. Professional certification in a designated specialty is preferred, or Professional Nursing Development.

License:Current Florida RN Licensure

Other:Demonstrates a commitment to life-long learning. Membership in professional/academic organizations is preferred. Basic computer skills; MS Windows, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel.

US:FL:Fort Myers