Clinical Unit Educator Nursing- 3F Operating Room

Tampa General Hospital•Tampa, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Unit Educator (Nursing) designs, implements, and evaluates unit-based clinical education programs. This role integrates clinical expertise with adult learning principles to support competency development, patient safety, and performance improvement. The Clinical Unit Educator provides direct patient care, supports unit operations, and partners with leadership to align education strategies with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based practice.

Requirements

Minimum three (3) years of relevant clinical nursing experience
Basic Life Support (BLS)

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement unit-based education programs, including orientation, competency validation, and ongoing staff development
Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs through outcomes measurement, competency assessment, and performance improvement data
Provide direct patient care while serving as a clinical resource to support high-acuity nursing practice
Collaborate with unit leadership to identify learning needs, competency gaps, and performance improvement opportunities
Lead and coordinate orientation programs, including preceptor selection, development, and evaluation of orientee progress
Support implementation of new policies, procedures, equipment, and organizational initiatives through targeted education
Facilitate bedside coaching, re-education, and competency validation to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery
Serve as liaison between academic partners, students, and clinical staff to support clinical education experiences
Participate in regulatory readiness, accreditation activities, and compliance with mandatory education requirements
Contribute to unit-based and organizational performance improvement initiatives, including quality, safety, and patient outcomes