Nurse Residency Program Clinical Instructor

Empath Health•Boca Raton, FL

About The Position

Trustbridge Hospice, part of Empath Health, seeks an experienced and skilled registered nurse to guide newly licensed nurses as they transition from academia to clinical practice. The role bridges classroom learning and real-world hospice care, helping residents develop the competency, confidence, and comfort needed to meet the needs of patients and families at the end of life. The Clinical Instructor helps develop, deliver, and continually evaluate the nurse residency curriculum; facilitates clinical learning; and mentors, coaches, and assesses nurse residents. The position tracks residents’ competencies, satisfaction, and well-being and presents findings to the director of the nurse residency program. The role promotes the organization’s mission and values and adheres to established policies, procedures, and professional standards.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved nursing program.
Current, unrestricted Florida RN licensure.
BSN required.
Three to five years of clinical education experience.
Two years of hospice experience.
Experience as a Certified Preceptor, or obtain certification within six months of hire.
CHPN certification, or obtain it within two years of hire.
Experience with electronic medical record documentation.
Experience with the Pyxis administration system.

Nice To Haves

MSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote the hospice organization’s mission and values and adhere to established policies, procedures, and professional standards in nursing practice.
Participate in developing and delivering a nurse residency curriculum that meets CMS, AHCA, CHAP, and ANCC-PTAP requirements and instills relevant standards and competencies in newly licensed nurses.
Continuously evaluate and update the residency curriculum to integrate evidence-based practice, regulatory requirements, and organizational strategic initiatives.
Lead clinical facilitation within a designated clinical location for the nurse residency program, supporting retention, quality of care, and patient and family satisfaction.
Track and analyze nurse residents’ competency attainment, satisfaction, and well-being, and present findings to the director of the nurse residency program.
Mentor, coach, and model best practices for nurse residents; systematically assess their progress and provide feedback to support professional growth and transition to competent practice.