**Department:** Operating Room **Shift:** Days **Daily Work Times:** 7:00am - 3:00pm **Scheduled Biweekly Hours:** 80 **Position Summary:** Provides clinical education and evaluation to nursing and patient care staff, and facilitates evidenced-based research within a specialized area of nursing. Collaborates with medical practitioners to incorporate nursing processes into the plan of care for a specialized group of patients. Performs direct specialty nursing services to patients as required, ensuring adherence to Joint Commission standards and all related policies, procedures, and guidelines. **Essential Functions and Responsibilities** **:** 1. Provides educational leadership to patients and care providers to enhance specialized patient care within established clinical protocols. 2. Assists patients and caregivers with educational needs, problem resolution, and health management across the continuum of care. 3. Collaborates with medical providers, patient care staff, and unit management in the planning, implementation, and delivery of educational curricula. **Qualifications:** _Required:_ + Nursing degree from an accredited educational institution. + State licensure as a registered nurse. + BLS certification . _Preferred:_ + Bachelor's degree in nursing. + One year of teaching experience.