Supports the standards, mission, goals, and objectives of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Surgical Services. Responsible for the development, coordination, and evaluation of the following programs: Surgical Services Perianesthesia orientation, staff development, and patient/family education. Contributes to quality patient care through the direction and evaluation of the quality of the educational programs delivered as well as by following Cottage Health and department specific policies and procedures. Assumes a leadership role, is a resource for others on current educational theory, professional development, and evidence-based practice. Directs and assists assigned personnel with their responsibilities and builds teamwork through leadership, guidance, and direction toward a common goal. Demonstrates motivation, creativity, and flexibility; and serves as resource person and role model to other staff. Collaborates with administration and department directors/managers on the development of programs to meet those needs. Assures that staff educational programs promote and support professional development and those patient/family educational programs promote and support hospital and community health education activities. Leads and teaches others, and through positive communication skills, actively supports a collaborative environment in the promotion of health, wellness, and education for positive patient outcomes.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES / SPECIFIC JOB COMPETENCIES
1. Develops systems to coordinate, implement, and evaluate educational programs offered by the Surgical Services Department Perianesthesia Department.

2. Develops and implements effective marketing strategies to promote the Surgical Services Perianesthesia Department and its staff development programs.

3. Maintains clinical expertise working in clinical setting. Works with administration, department directors/managers, and education staff to identify hospital and departmental educational needs, provides training, and formulate innovative methods to improve employee theory and skill levels, thereby enhancing patient care services and outcomes.

4. Develops and implements orientation and on-going education programs to communicate hospital values, goals, and performance expectations, including development of related instructional materials for orientation, special training, and new procedures.

5. Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed. Acts as a liaison to other institutions, such as colleges and hospitals, to share ideas and plan/develop programs.

6. Develops and maintains a hospital data base of educational/training information.

7. Acts as consultant to system, hospital, and departments in the development of in-service, clinical, orientation training, and patient/family education programs.

8. Promotes the use of research findings and methodologies in the evaluation and improvement of employee practice and education.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION
BSN; Master's Degree preferred

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Current CA RN license
ASPAN preferred

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Clinical Perianesthesia Post Anesthesia Care Registered Nurse Expert. Demonstrated teaching and program development skills. Knowledge of supervisory practices, techniques, and methods for staff development.

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Minimum: Three (3) years clinical/teaching/leadership experience for Perianesthesia.
Preferred: Three years critical care and/or post anesthesia care in level one trauma center