Clinical Educator

Pancare of Florida Inc•Panama City, FL

About The Position

The Clinical Educator provides leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical education and training programs across PanCare of Florida, Inc., a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). This role ensures that all clinical staff are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Clinical Educator collaborates with executive leadership, clinical operations, and quality teams to support workforce development, promote evidence-based practice, and advance PanCare’s mission to provide a comprehensive system of accessible, community-based healthcare services delivered with dignity and respect.

Requirements

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Mustpossessand maintain a valid, unrestricteddriver'slicense, as travel between PanCare clinical sites isrequired.
Regular, predictable on-site attendance.
Current and unrestricted RN license in the state of Florida.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)
Minimum3-5 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably (primary care or ambulatory care)

Nice To Haves

Understanding ofFQHC operations, HRSA compliance, and Florida-specific healthcare regulations preferred.
Experience with EHR systems (eClinicalWorks preferred).
Experience in community health, public health, or underserved settings preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Creole)preferred butnotrequired.
Master’s degree in nursing(MSN), Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
Prior experience in staff education, training, or preceptorshipstronglypreferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive onboarding and orientation programs for RNs, LPNs, MAs, and other clinical staff.
Design and deliver ongoing education, skills validation, and competency-based training programs aligned with FQHC/HRSA requirements and evidence-based practices.
Maintain annual training plans and competency assessments for all clinical roles.
Utilize adult learning principles and a variety of teaching methods (in-person, virtual, simulation, and e-learning).
Support HRSA Operational Site Visits (OSVs), audits, and accreditation surveys through staff readiness and training documentation.
Ensure compliance with infection control, HIPAA, and workplace safety training requirements.
Ensure all clinical education programs align withHealth Resources and Services Administration requirements, Agency for Health Care Administration, Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.
Partner with Quality and Compliance teams to align education with performance improvement initiatives (e.g., UDS, HEDIS, CQMs).
Identifyclinical knowledge gaps and develop targeted education plans to improve patient outcomes.
Participate in root cause analyses, adverse event reviews, and implementation of corrective action plans.
Promote evidence-based clinical practices and standardized workflows across all clinical sites.
Support implementation of care models such as Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).
Provide education on chronic disease management, care coordination, infection control, and medication safety.
Serve as a mentor and resource for clinical staff, fostering professional growth and clinical excellence.
Support leadership in succession planning and career pathway development.
Assistwith new hire onboarding, preceptorship programs, and ongoingstaffcompetency validation.
Collaborate with leadership on retention strategies through professional development initiatives.
Provide training and support for EHR use (eClinicalWorks preferred), ensuringaccurateand compliant documentation.
Develop training materials, job aids, and competency checklists for clinical workflows and systems.
Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to assess training needs across all PanCare sites.
Evaluate effectiveness of training programs through metrics, feedback, and performance outcomes.
Travel between clinical sites as needed to support training and education initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.
Assistin policy development and ensure adherence to electronic health record (EHR) documentation standards.
Other duties as assigned.