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EDUCATION COORDINATOR - ADMIN RN (397)

Memorial Health · Springfield, IL · $35.92–$57.47 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you found a practice problem and used education to fix it.

What they are checking: Whether they connect education to real quality and safety issues.

Tell me about a time you led a quality improvement effort.

What they are checking: Whether they can lead QI work, which the posting expects of this role.

How do you keep your own OR skills sharp while teaching?

What they are checking: Whether they stay credible with staff by keeping their clinical skills current.

What would you do

This role is half education and half circulating. How would you balance the two?

What they are checking: Whether they can protect time for education while still covering the OR when needed.

How would you train surgical techs and nursing assistants differently from nurses?

What they are checking: Whether they can tailor education to different roles and scopes of practice.

A long-time staff member says your new process is a waste of time. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can win over skeptical staff without forcing change.

About the work

Walk me through how you would build an orientation for a new OR nurse.

What they are checking: Whether they can design a structured path to safe, independent practice in the OR.

How do you validate and document staff competencies?

What they are checking: Whether they have a reliable process for proving staff are competent, as the posting requires.

What would you teach first to someone new to circulating?

What they are checking: Whether they know the most important safety skills, like time-outs, counts and positioning.

How do you measure whether your education programs are working?

What they are checking: Whether they look at real outcomes, not just whether people attended.

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The full job description

As published by Memorial Health.

Focused on the Future of Care We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer. Position Type: On-site Job Description Summary: Education Coordinator - Main Operating Room ** Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois is REQUIRED ** The Education Coordinator, Main OR position is split 50/50 between education and circulating in the ORs, therefore OR or Peri-Op nursing experience is required. This position is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating orientation and educational programs for both professional and ancillary personnel. Ensures an appropriate process is in place to document staff competencies/skills validations. Assisting to monitor and evaluate efforts to maintain standards of performance within the department, the Educator participates in activities to promote efficiency and effectiveness of service and work processes. Assumes a leadership role in efforts to advance the department’s quality improvement agenda and participates in strategies to enhance patient outcomes and employee relations. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values. Recruiter: Sandy Dunn Dunn.Sandy@mhsil.com Job Description: Education: - ADN required, BSN preferred Licensure/Certification/Registry: - Current licensure in the State of Illinois as a Registered Nurse REQUIRED. - Holds national specialty nursing certification in clinical area or nursing administration, or completes within 24 months of assuming role. - CPR certification required, ACLS certification preferred. Experience: - Three years of experience as operating room nurse required. Additional perioperative experience preferred. - Ability to write educational goals, prepare schedules and apply theory to practice. - Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development/training. - Outstanding human-relations, interpersonal, and organization skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Pay Transparency $35.92 - $57.47 Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role. Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options. All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/ If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact askHR@mhsil.com . Requests will be handled confidentially.

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