PERIOPERATIVE EDUCATOR

IMAGINE.....A NEW BEGINNING

Located in a charming university community, Memorial Medical Center is dedicated to improving the health of people in Las Cruces and surrounding southern New Mexico communities. Just 1 hour from El Paso, TX, which has an international airport, Las Cruces is a wonderland of opportunity, with 350 days a year of sunshine and warm weather, low cost of living, friendly community and great outdoor recreation just minutes away.

Las Cruces is one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation and the fastest growing in the state of New Mexico. Forbes/Milken Institute ranked Las Cruces as the "Best Small Metro Area for Business and Careers" and Money Magazine ranked us one of seven top cities in the U.S. to retire. More recently, Las Cruces was ranked by the Sporting News as "Best Sports Town" in 2005. But even with our managed growth and recognition, we have retained a warm, small-town atmosphere.

At Memorial Medical Center, we understand the possibilities are endless when it comes to providing quality care to our patients. Our team is committed to giving you numerous possibilities to enhance your career and professional development. Experience how great it feels to be a vital part of our hospital community. From the friendly, supportive atmosphere to the latest technology, we're dedicated to our mission of "Caring for the community with compassion and respect." PERIOPERATIVE EDUCATOR

Candidate must possess a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing with professional knowledge of nursing theory, practice and administration and a current (or eligible) New Mexico RN license. Master's degree preferred. Five years acute care recent nursing experience in OR/PACU required. CNOR certification preferred. Educator assesses the educational needs of the staff and then designs and implements educational programs and develops the necessary methodologies to implement the standards of care. Establishes competency with the planning, implementation, evaluation and redesign of orientation programs, educational offerings and staff competencies. Must possess experience in program creation and coordination, and the interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively when teaching and consulting in collaboration with program participants and management staff. Analytical skills necessary for project management, appropriate teaching materials based upon evaluation of training and educational needs, and the ability to assess program participants' progress towards appropriate outcomes are also required. This role will also be responsible for creating the educational sessions for the Surgical Technologist Program, training of new operating room staff, development of preceptors and continuing education, and competency of Surgical Services staff to include PACU.

Our competitive pay and benefits program for team members includes health/dental plan, drug prescription card and optical plan. Additional benefits include life, long- and short-term disability insurance, annual paid time off, child care subsidy, educational reimbursement, team member referral program, relocation assistance, a generous 401K retirement plan, and much more!

Please submit qualifications to: Sandra Miramontes, Employment Specialist Human Resources Department Memorial Medical Center 2450 S. Telshor Blvd. Las Cruces, New Mexico 88011 Fax: (575)556-5837 Phone: (575) 556-5833 Email: sandra.miramontes@lpnt.net Visit our website: www.mmclc.org EOE