Nursing Clinical Educator- STICU & SSDU Depts

Tampa General Hospital•Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The Nursing Clinical Educator provides clinical education leadership within a Level 1 Trauma Center, supporting safe, evidence-based nursing practice across the STICU and SSDU departments. The role designs, implements, and evaluates education strategies for onboarding, competency validation, regulatory readiness, and ongoing professional development. Education initiatives align with organizational priorities, Magnet standards, and adult learning principles. The educator also maintains clinical credibility by providing direct patient care for at least eight hours per month.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Florida.
Three years of clinical nursing experience.
Acute care experience, including high-acuity or trauma experience.
Experience in clinical education, preceptorship, or competency validation.
Advanced knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional design, and competency-based education methodologies.
Strong clinical expertise in acute care nursing and ability to apply evidence-based practice in high-acuity and trauma environments.
Proficiency in clinical performance evaluation, including learner assessment, gap analysis, and outcomes measurement.
Knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, and Magnet standards affecting nursing education and professional practice.
Ability to translate quality, safety, and performance data into effective education strategies.
High-level critical thinking and clinical judgment, including decision-making in complex or emergent situations.
Advanced facilitation and presentation skills for diverse clinical audiences.
Strong consultation, coaching, and influence skills to support practice change and professional development.
Ability to manage multiple education initiatives while meeting operational and regulatory deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, for education delivery and tracking.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or specialty certification approved for the ANCC Magnet requirement.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and evaluate orientation, competency-based education, mandatory education, and practice-change initiatives.
Oversee structured orientation, develop preceptors, and assess learner progression to support transition to practice.
Assess formal and informal learning needs, identify practice gaps, and develop targeted education interventions.
Collaborate with nursing leadership on regulatory readiness, accreditation requirements, and Magnet standards.
Evaluate education initiatives using outcome data, learner feedback, and quality indicators.
Serve as an internal consultant and subject matter expert for assigned clinical areas.
Facilitate student clinical experiences and serve as a liaison with academic partners.
Provide bedside re-education and just-in-time training to support safe clinical practice.
Provide direct patient care for a minimum of eight hours per month to maintain clinical competence and credibility.
Support clinical ladder activities and promote national certification.