Nurse Educator Full Time Days

UHS•Lakewood Ranch, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Educator works independently under the direction of the manager to develop, implement, and disseminate educational training for employees and to document the progress of clinical and non-clinical students and staff. The role incorporates evidence-based research and national standards in accordance with regulatory agencies, leads education and training for new graduate nurses and the preceptor program in collaboration with leaders, and evaluates training program effectiveness. The Nurse Educator also teaches staff to use new equipment and products, participates in hospital and medical committees, assists with classes such as BLS, ACLS, Telemetry, and orientation, supports onboarding and evaluation of students across disciplines, and assists with patient care when needed. The position develops and maintains orientation, competency, and continuing education programs; designs and delivers educational content using adult learning principles and varied instructional methods; and manages educational activities and records in the HealthStream-HLC Learning Management System. It facilitates onboarding and EMR training through instructor-led sessions, online learning, simulations, and ongoing support. The educator creates and evaluates training resources and competency assessments, collaborates with nursing leadership and education colleagues to assess learning needs and program outcomes, and coaches and mentors new hires, RN interns, and orientees. The role supports compliance with nursing standards, Florida Board of Nursing requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational policies. It identifies clinical and operational performance gaps and develops targeted education to improve patient care quality, safety, and staff performance. The Nurse Educator promotes professional development, teamwork, and lifelong learning across hospital departments.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Bachelor's degree required.
Current Florida RN licensure.
BLS and ACLS certification required upon hire; instructor certification required within one year.
PALS certification; instructor certification required within one year.
CPI certification required within six months of hire; CPI instructor certification required within one year.
Three years of experience in an acute care setting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; a Learning Management System; and EMR documentation.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Two or more years of experience in education.
Cerner experience.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain orientation, competency, and continuing education programs for clinical and non-clinical staff.
Design and deliver educational content using adult learning principles, evidence-based practices, and multiple instructional methodologies.
Manage learning activities and educational records within the HealthStream-HLC Learning Management System.
Facilitate staff onboarding and EMR training through instructor-led sessions, online learning, simulations, and ongoing support.
Create, update, and evaluate training materials, competency assessments, orientation checklists, and educational resources.
Collaborate with nursing leadership, clinical managers, and the education team to assess learning needs, establish educational goals, and measure program outcomes.
Monitor and support new hires, RN interns, and orientees through coaching, mentorship, and individualized development plans.
Ensure compliance with nursing standards, Florida Board of Nursing requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational policies related to staff education and competency validation.
Analyze clinical and operational performance gaps and develop targeted educational initiatives to improve patient care quality, safety, and staff performance.
Promote professional development, teamwork, and lifelong learning by serving as a resource, mentor, and educator across hospital departments.
Lead education and training for new graduate nurses and the preceptor program in collaboration with leaders.
Review, develop, implement, and disseminate educational training, and document clinical and non-clinical students' and staff's progress.
Evaluate the overall effectiveness of training programs and educate staff on the use of new equipment and products as applicable.
Participate in hospital and medical committees and assist with organizing or instructing classes, including BLS, ACLS, Telemetry, and orientation.
Assist with onboarding and evaluation of students in all disciplines and provide patient care if needed.