About The Position
The Professional Development Practitioner Clinical Nurse Educator supports staff education in Operating Room and procedural areas at Horizon West. The role facilitates learning, supports practice transitions and career growth, and verifies that team members are clinically competent to work independently. It coordinates the planning, development, design, implementation, and evaluation of staff education, while supporting Orlando Health’s mission, vision, values, strategies, and goals. The educator develops evidence-based, culturally competent education aligned with Association of Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) standards and uses the ANPD Practice Model to create and evaluate department-specific education. The role collaborates with department leaders, Clinical Learning, student services, and interdisciplinary colleagues; supports quality and safety initiatives; and maintains education records and reports to evaluate the impact of learning interventions. The position is full-time, day shift, and requires visibility in the department to support day, night, and weekend shift team members.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an approved school of nursing.
- Three years of related clinical experience in Operating Room procedural areas.
- Current registered nurse licensure in the State of Florida.
- Obtain national specialty certification in the area of practice within two years of hire, unless no certification is available.
- Basic life support, advanced life support, pediatric advanced life support, and neonatal resuscitation program certification as required by the department or unit.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Conduct ongoing needs assessments and develop educational plans based on collected data.
- Develop and coordinate orientation for assigned areas; meet with orientees, preceptors, and leadership, and use an Education Action Plan as needed.
- Participate in quality and safety initiatives.
- Implement educational programs using teaching methodologies and technologies to build nursing staff competence and skills.
- Develop evidence-based, culturally competent curricula aligned with ANPD standards for team members at different expertise levels and specialties.
- Use the ANPD Practice Model to create and evaluate department-specific education.
- Assess and verify team member proficiency by observing practice 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 influencing department or organizational outcomes with approval from the site education manager or education designee.
- Collaborate with Clinical Learning to enhance team members’ clinical skills and professional development and assist with corporate-led courses as requested.
- Encourage participation in professional, departmental, and organizational initiatives.
- Provide education to maintain knowledge of and compliance with organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
- Apply evidence-based, quality clinical practice consistent with research and organizational and national practice standards.
- Continue learning by seeking and integrating new knowledge and skills; adapt approaches to interdisciplinary projects and changing 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 educational programs, assessments, and evaluations in accordance with ANPD documentation standards and regulatory and accreditation requirements.
- Generate reports on the impact of educational interventions to 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 and patient rights and comply with regulatory and accrediting standards.
- Undertake additional responsibilities as directed by educational leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
