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Surgical Services Unit Educator

Baptist Health

La Grange, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$7.25/hr
Location
La Grange, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active RN LicensureBCLS CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationCNOR Certification

Job overview

The Surgical Services Unit Educator develops and evaluates educational programs for Surgical Services staff and serves as a clinical resource, educator, consultant, and change agent. The role partners with leaders and interdisciplinary teams to support orientation, competency validation, professional development, evidence-based practice, and regulatory compliance, helping staff deliver safe, high-quality patient care.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Staff EducationOrientationCompetency ValidationProfessional DevelopmentEvidence-Based PracticeRegulatory ComplianceClinical PracticeEquipmentTechnologyWorkflow ChangesQuality ImprovementPatient Safety

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDActive RN LicensureBCLS CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationCNOR CertificationBachelor's in Nursing3 Years Related Work ExperienceAORN MembershipASPAN Membership

Full job description

Experience Required

3 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Summary

Job Description:

Join our Surgical Team as a Surgical Services Unit Educator, where you'll play a key role in developing clinical excellence, supporting staff growth, and advancing quality patient care.

The Surgical Services Unit Educator is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs for Surgical Services staff. This role serves as a clinical resource, educator, consultant, and change agent while partnering with leaders to support orientation, competency validation, professional development, evidence-based practice, and regulatory compliance. The educator collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead staff education, orientation, and competency programs within Surgical Services.

Support clinical excellence through training, evidence-based practice, and professional development.

Partner with leadership to drive quality, safety, compliance, and performance improvement initiatives.

Serve as a resource for clinical practice, equipment, technology, and workflow changes.

Maintain clinical expertise and provide direct support to Surgical Services as needed.

Qualifications:

Active RN Licensure

BCLS, ACLS, and PALS required within 90 days of hire

CNOR required within 12 months of hire

BSN required

Three Years of related work experience required

AORN and ASPAN Member Preferred

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES

Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R26107995

How this job compares

Set against the 16,493 open Nursing jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$7.25/hr
  • Kentucky median$7/hr147 hourly ranges
  • US median$34–45/hr7,403 hourly ranges

This rate, $7.25/hr, is close to the Kentucky median midpoint ($7/hr) — in the middle half of Nursing hourly ranges in Kentucky.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 240 open Nursing jobs in Kentucky and 16,493 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Kentucky
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Nursing postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (7,038 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 4,806 of the 16,493 open Nursing jobs (29%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

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