Learning Specialist - MSU & Dialysis - Full Time - Varies Shift - Health Central

Orlando Health•Ocoee, FL

25d

About The Position

The Learning Specialist functions as a learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for inquiry, advocate, and partner for practice transitions. The role coordinates the planning, development, design, implementation, and evaluation of staff education outcomes; enhances professional practice; supports career growth and lifelong learning; and verifies that team members are clinically competent to function independently. The position supports Orlando Health’s mission, vision, values, strategies, and goals. The specialist develops and evaluates education for assigned areas, supports orientation and ongoing competency verification, and collaborates with department leadership, Clinical Learning, student services, and healthcare professionals from other disciplines. The role maintains a visible presence for day, night, and weekend shift teams, serves as a resource for the comprehensive health records (CHR) system, and keeps education records and reports in compliance with relevant standards and requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an approved school of nursing.
Three years of related clinical experience; MedSurg experience is required.
Current Florida registered nurse licensure.
Obtain national specialty certification in the area of practice within two years of hire, except where no certification is available.
BLS, ACLS, PALS, and neonatal resuscitation program certification as required by the department or unit.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to adapt proactively and flexibly to change and uncertainty.

Nice To Haves

Dialysis experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct ongoing needs assessments and formulate educational plans based on collected data.
Develop and coordinate orientation for assigned areas; meet with orientees, preceptors, and leaders, using an Education Action Plan as needed.
Participate in quality and safety initiatives.
Implement educational programs that build nursing staff competence and skills using engaging teaching methods and technologies.
Develop evidence-based, culturally competent curricula aligned with Association of Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) standards and learners’ needs.
Use the ANPD Practice Model to create and evaluate department-specific education.
Assess and verify team member proficiency through observation at the point of care.
Collaborate with department leadership to review orientee progress and provide skills feedback.
Evaluate competency verification methods, analyze data, and report findings to stakeholders.
Collaborate on initiatives affecting department or organizational outcomes with approval from the site education manager or education designee.
Work with Clinical Learning to advance clinical skills and professional development and assist with corporate-led courses as requested.
Encourage team members to participate in professional, departmental, and organizational initiatives.
Provide education to maintain knowledge of and compliance with organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
Apply evidence-based clinical practice consistent with research and organizational and national standards.
Pursue and integrate new knowledge and skills; adapt strategies to changing interdisciplinary projects and circumstances.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals and educators across disciplines to promote interdisciplinary learning.
Serve as a preceptor for Learning Specialists.
Maintain visibility in the department and support team members on day, night, and weekend shifts.
Serve as a resource for the comprehensive health records (CHR) system.
Maintain accurate records of education programs, assessments, and evaluations in accordance with ANPD documentation standards and regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Generate reports on educational interventions’ impact on practice and support continuous improvement.
Collaborate with student services to assist with student placement.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and applicable standards.
Demonstrate knowledge of legal issues, patient rights, and regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Undertake additional responsibilities as directed by educational leadership.