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RN Educator, Perioperative Services

Community Health System

Fresno, CA 93721 • $57.16 to $72.74 / hr • 8/26/2026

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Opportunities for you!

  • Comprehensive relocationpackageand concierge service
  • Progressivesign-onincentivepaidover timefor eligible candidates
  • Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek
  • Time and a half after 8hrs+ weekend and night differential (call pay for procedural areas)
  • Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS
  • Tuition reimbursement, educationprogramsand scholarships
  • Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
  • Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions
  • Great food options with on-demand ordering
  • Free parking and electric charging

Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.

We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page.


Responsibilities

As part of the region’s largest health system, you will join a collaborativePerioperative Servicesteamthatsupports a wide range of highacuity surgical specialties, including trauma, neurosurgery, orthopedics, plastics, gynecology, vascular access, oral and maxillofacialsurgeryand general surgery. The RN Educator, Perioperative Services plays a critical role in supporting staff across PreOperative Education, Short Stay and PostAnesthesia Care Unit, ensuring safe, consistent, and evidencebased perioperative care.

In this role, you will plan and coordinate orientation and onboarding for new hires andtransfers,ensuring staff are prepared to safely care forhighacuitypatients across all age groups. You will design,deliverand evaluate staff education, competency fairs and ongoing learning initiatives while serving as a mentor and trusted clinical resource for nurses and ancillary staff. You willmaintainhandsoninvolvement in patient care to support clinical competence, regulatorycomplianceand credibility with perioperative teams, including providing guidance during complex orhighrisksituations. You will also lead the Unit Practice Council, collaborate with interdisciplinary partners, and supportstaffidentifiedproblem solving and performance improvement efforts.


Qualifications

Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) OR other healthcare-related Bachelor’s Degree required
Experience
• 5 years of experience in surgical and/or perioperative nursing, with demonstrated competence in various surgical specialties required
• Experience in patient and staff education development and implementation, quality improvement, program development and professional development required
Licenses and Certifications
• RN - Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the state of California required
• BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Additional unit specific requirements required