Clinical Content Developer, Digital Products at AORN

About this role

Join AORN and Make an Impact
The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses ( AORN ) is seeking a Clinical Content Developer, Digital Products to help advance patient and staff safety through evidence-based practice, education, and clinical resources that support perioperative nurses. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and career stages who are excited to bring their expertise to a mission-driven organization.
Bring your perioperative nursing experience and passion for writing together in a role where your clinical knowledge can make an impact beyond the operating room. As part of the AORN Publications team, you will research, write, edit, and develop practical digital content for eGuidelines+, helping perioperative professionals translate evidence-based guidance into everyday practice.
Location: Remote Headquarters: Denver, CO
Why You'll Love This Role

Make a meaningful impact on patient and staff safety.
Work remotely with a collaborative and supportive team.
Contribute ideas that help shape the future of perioperative nursing.
Join a culture that values innovation, inclusion, and professional growth.

Why Join AORN ?
At AORN , you'll find purpose-driven work, an engaging remote culture, and a team dedicated to advancing perioperative nursing.
Our values guide everything we do:


Integrity: Ethical, Credible and Transparent

Excellence: Achievement, Quality and Data-Driven

Accountability: Ownership, Timeliness and Responsibility

Collaboration: Partnership, Communication and Teamwork

Inclusion: Belonging, Respect and Fairness

Whether you're early in your career or bringing years of expertise, you'll have the opportunity to contribute and make a difference.
What You’ll Do
The Clinical Content Developer, Digital Products is a perioperative registered nurse and member of the AORN Publications team who transforms complex clinical and evidence-based information into clear, practical, and engaging digital content for perioperative professionals. Working closely with the Managing Editor of Digital Products and clinical subject matter experts, this position researches, writes, edits, and maintains content for AORN ’s eGuidelines+ (eG+) platform, including text, images, video and animation, and workflow tools.
Drawing on firsthand knowledge of perioperative practice and clinical workflows, the Clinical Content Developer creates quick-reference resources that meet the needs of professionals working in surgical and invasive procedure settings. The position ensures content is accurate, accessible, and consistent with the AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice and other evidence-based practices that support safe patient care and positive patient outcomes.
The Clinical Content Developer collaborates across AORN and with clinical subject matter experts to identify customer and clinician needs, incorporate voice-of-the-customer feedback, and continually improve the relevance and usefulness of eG+ content. The position contributes to product goals by delivering timely, relevant, high-quality clinical content that meets customer needs and serves as a backup to the Managing Editor for designated eG+ platform activities and support.
JOB
Clinical Content Development

Research, write, edit, and revise evidence-based clinical content, translating complex perioperative information into clear, concise, and engaging digital resources for practicing clinicians.
Maintain current knowledge of the AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice and ensure content aligns with the Guidelines and other applicable evidence-based practices.
Ensure content is accurate, relevant, engaging, and consistent with AORN 's tone, style, branding, organizational standards, and goals.
Tailor content to meet the needs of specific clinical and customer audiences.

Clinical & Customer Insight

Maintain current knowledge of perioperative practice, emerging trends, and the evolving needs of perioperative professionals.
Actively solicit and gather feedback from practicing clinicians and facility customers to identify content and product needs.
Use customer feedback, research, and available analytics to improve content relevance and effectiveness.
Serve as a clinical content resource for perioperative professionals using eG+.

Collaboration

Partner with clinical subject matter experts to gather insights and validate content.
Collaborate with Nursing Practice, Nursing Education, Health Care Organizations (HCO), Marketing, Experience Services (ES), IT, and other teams to support product development, launches, and ongoing customer needs.

Digital Product Support

Organize, maintain, and update content within eG+.
Develop and manage the annual editorial calendar and contribute to the longer-term product development roadmap for eG+.
Establish and manage content schedules and revision timelines to ensure timely delivery of eG+ content and features.
Serve as backup to the Managing Editor of Digital Products for designated eG+ platform administration and troubleshooting activities, including XML content uploads.
Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve content and platform-related issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Minimum of 4 years of experience working in a perioperative clinical nursing environment, with at least one year in a role involving content development, clinical education, or the creation of educational or reference materials for perioperative nurses.
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Demonstrated professional writing and editing experience, including the ability to research, synthesize, and translate complex clinical information into clear, concise, evidence-based content for practicing clinicians.
Experience working with digital tools and technology platforms.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in nursing or related nursing field.
CNOR Certification.
Experience using AORN ’s eGuidelines+.
Experience working with a website content management system or digital publishing platform.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Demonstrated understanding of perioperative clinical workflows and the point-of-care information needs of perioperative professionals, including clinical and leadership audiences.
Excellent professional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex clinical and evidence-based information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to identify opportunities and recommend innovative solutions.
Strong project planning, organization, prioritization, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with clinical subject matter experts, customers, and internal stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, consistency, and quality.
Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a remote, team-based environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and the ability to learn and effectively use digital content management and publishing platforms.
Ability to demonstrate and hold others accountable for organizational values of: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, Collaboration and Inclusion.

Benefits & Well-Being
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, financial future, and professional growth.
Supporting Your Health & Well-Being

Medical coverage, including PPO and HDHP options
Dental and Vision insurance
HSA and FSA options
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer-paid short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance available
Critical illness and accident insurance options
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free Calm subscription
Pet insurance

Supporting Your Financial Future

401(k) with immediate vesting
Staff incentive bonus opportunity

Supporting Your Life Outside of Work

Generous paid time off
10 paid holidays annually
Paid sick leave
Paid parental leave
Up to 8 hours of paid volunteer time annually
Remote work

Supporting Your Professional Growth
Professional development opportunities
WORKING CONDITIONS
This remote position requires regular use of a computer, Microsoft Teams, and other business technology tools. Travel may be required to support departmental and Association activities.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and reviewed until the position is filled or a sufficient number of qualified applications has been received.
Equal Opportunity Employer
AORN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We encourage people with disabilities and from other diverse backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate based on disability.
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