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MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

Clinical Education Specialist Registered Nurse 2

Corporate & Technical TrainingUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeSaginaw, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Knowledge of nursing practices and procedures normally acquired through 3 years of experience working in a medical center or similar setting.
  • Knowledge of day-to-day operating room activities.
  • Leadership and teaching skills to effectively direct a group.
  • Interpersonal skills to communicate with individuals and groups at all levels and explain ideas and concepts clearly.
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to set priorities.
  • Registered Nurse (RN) credential.
  • CNOR perioperative nursing certification or an advanced nurse certification, required within 4 years of hire or transfer as defined by department leadership; CNOR certification through the Competency and Credentialing Institute is the designated specialty certification.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months of hire or transfer.
  • Associate-level education is listed as essential; a bachelor's degree in nursing at the time of hire or transfer is preferred.
  • Competency in Microsoft Windows and participation in further learning opportunities when required.
  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including latex materials or an appropriate substitute when required.
  • Ability to move freely about the facility, with or without an assistive device, and perform the job functions described.
  • Vision and hearing sufficient to perform the job, with or without assistive devices.
  • Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, and to make frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
  • Ability to follow bloodborne pathogen and tuberculosis testing requirements.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, maintain regular and predictable attendance, remain alert, and interact effectively with others.
  • Dexterity for handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling, potentially on a regular to frequent basis.
  • Ability to occasionally lift or carry 11–20 pounds, and frequently handle 10 pounds or walk, stand, or push/pull arm or leg controls.

Responsibilities

  • Assess, plan, implement, maintain, and evaluate a comprehensive orientation program for operating room staff and student surgical technologists.
  • Make daily assignments for orientees with their preceptors and the operating room control desk.
  • Hold formal and informal weekly conferences with orientees and evaluate their progress.
  • Provide training and review sessions on department software and serve as the department super user.
  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs for operating room staff, including monthly in-services and annual training.
  • Provide leadership, interpret policies and procedures, and function as a staff nurse as needed.
  • Provide input on operating room staff performance in conjunction with the operating room manager, supervisor, specialty coordinators, specialists, and senior staff.
  • Participate in departmental and Medical Center quality improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain communication with peers, subordinates, and superiors in the operating room, nursing services, and other Medical Center departments.
  • Maintain a visible presence in the operating room and promote professional growth and development through leadership.
  • Coach and counsel employees as needed.
  • Coordinate and communicate educational needs with other departments when they affect the operating room schedule.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing management, surgical services staff, and other departmental personnel to plan coordinated patient services.
  • Participate in or lead Nursing Service committees as appointed by the operating room manager.
  • Ensure compliance with standards from The Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Michigan Department of Public Health, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, American National Standards Institute, Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, and International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Perioperative experience, with 5 years of first-assistant experience preferred.
  • A bachelor's degree in nursing at the time of hire or transfer is preferred.

About the Company

MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

MyMichigan Health is a boutique insurance agency that plans employee benefits for entrepreneurs and small to mid-sized businesses, representing over 100 national carriers. It researches market options to match employers with a mix of health, life, dental, and vision plans at lower premiums, delivered through a co-branded Employee Benefit Portal. It stands out with a large carrier network, tailored market research for SMBs, and a portal that simplifies enrollment and benefits administration. Its goal is to provide affordable, comprehensive employee benefits that fit the needs of small and medium-sized businesses while making enrollment easy.

Company size
1-10
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Troy, MI
Founded
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