Antelope Valley Medical Center ยท 1 month ago
Clinical Training & Skills Development Coord - Surgical Services - Full Time/Days - Req#2063893896
Lancaster, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAntelope Valley Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Training and Skills Development Coordinator for their Surgical Services department. This key leadership role is responsible for managing onboarding, clinical training, and skills development for perioperative nursing staff, ensuring compliance and promoting safe practices in the Operating Room.
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Responsibilities
Directs the design, execution, and continuous enhancement of an accelerated onboarding track for new graduates entering the OR, ensuring alignment with departmental staffing strategies and performance expectations
Manages and oversees the full new graduate program lifecycle, coordinating timelines, resources, and integration into broader departmental orientation, while holding staff and preceptors accountable for successful completion and competency milestones
Strategically partners with HR, academic institutions, and external training programs to develop and sustain a robust pipeline of qualified perioperative personnel, proactively addressing future workforce needs and supporting succession planning initiatives
Designs, implements, and oversees comprehensive competency-based training programs that align with perioperative best practices, hospital strategic objectives, and regulatory requirements
Leads the planning and execution of mandatory annual skills fairs, in-services, and continuing education initiatives, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet departmental performance goals
Directs cross-training and clinical ladder advancement programs to enhance workforce flexibility, drive staff engagement, and support succession planning
Provides high-level clinical expertise and operational leadership during high-risk procedures, critical events, and new technology deployments, coordinating staff preparedness and ensuring adherence to safety protocols
Evaluates education resource needs, manages related budgets or material allocations, and makes recommendations to leadership for investments that advance staff development and patient care quality
Oversees and manages centralized tracking systems for clinical competencies, orientation checklists, certification renewals, and education compliance for all perioperative staff, ensuring these systems are accurate, current, and audit-ready at all times
Directs the scheduling, monitoring, and enforcement of timely completion of mandatory training, preceptorship evaluations, and department-specific skills validations, holding staff and preceptors accountable for meeting established standards
Analyzes onboarding data, program effectiveness, and retention trends, preparing formal reports and strategic recommendations for senior leadership to drive staffing plans, process improvements, and resource allocation
Oversight of scheduling, attendance compliance, integrity, and regulatory readiness for all educational activities, proactively identifying and correcting gaps to safeguard accreditation
Leads the design and implementation of robust metrics that quantify the impact of education initiatives on patient safety, staff performance, and departmental quality outcomes, using these insights to shape future training priorities and support high-level decision-making
Partners with perioperative leadership, quality teams, and educators across units to advance organizational learning, high-reliability practices, and departmental strategic goals
Leads or co-leads staff interviews and selection processes, actively participating in hiring decisions to ensure alignment with departmental standards and long-term staffing strategies
Conducts training progress evaluations and makes formal recommendations for clinical progression, additional support, remediation, or, when necessary, separation based on performance and competency outcomes
Contributes to annual department planning, budget formulation, and workforce forecasting, ensuring education and competency initiatives align with operational priorities and financial targets
Serves as a primary liaison between clinical operations and regulatory/accreditation teams during surveys and readiness assessments, coordinating staff preparation, overseeing documentation audits, and addressing compliance gaps in real time
Provides leadership in resolving complex team or workflow issues, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and shared ownership of patient safety and quality outcomes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
Minimum 5 years of acute care perioperative nursing experience
Current California RN license required
Ability to adhere with AVMC Attendance and Punctuality Policy
Ability to adhere with AVMC Leaves of Absence Policy
Ability to adhere with AVMC Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
Ability to adhere to the department dress code
Ability to organize work and establish priorities
Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties
Skill and ability to follow the telephone etiquette/standards
Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters
Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with co-workers, managers and other hospital staff
Ability to adhere to the normal standards of courtesy and conduct as defined under the rules of hospitality at AVMC
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patients, hospital and department information
Ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations
Safely and effectively use all the equipment necessary to carry out duties
Ability to interpret and function under hospital and department policies and procedures
Conforms with required and appropriate accreditation and regulatory requirements
Conforms with and supports hospital quality assurance and improvement guidelines
Ability to participate effectively in department and hospital staff education
Display a willingness to work as a team player
Ability to give and support the highest level of patient/customer satisfaction at all times
Supports and adheres to the values and mission statement established by the AVMC Board of Directors
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Compliance & Integrity Program and its established policies
Ability to follow the Code of Conduct
Preferred
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred
2 years as a nurse educator, preferred
2 years nursing leadership, preferred
Current CNOR preferred or eligibility within 1 year
Company
Antelope Valley Medical Center
Antelope Valley Medical Center is an acute-care hospital that provides cardiology, palliative care, and emergency services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Edward Mirzabegian
Chief Executive Officer
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