Professional Development Practitioner (RN) | Labor & Delivery (FT/Varies) | Winnie Palmer Hospital

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Professional Development Practitioner (RN) at Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies supports professional practice and learning for the Labor & Delivery department. The practitioner facilitates learning, mentors and leads team members, supports practice transitions, and coordinates the planning, development, design, implementation, and evaluation of staff education. The role promotes career growth and lifelong learning and verifies that team members are clinically competent to work independently. It supports Orlando Health’s mission, vision, values, strategies, and goals. The practitioner assesses educational needs, develops and delivers evidence-based, culturally competent programs, coordinates orientation, and evaluates competency and educational outcomes. The position works with department leaders, Clinical Learning, student services, and interdisciplinary colleagues, while supporting team members across day, night, and weekend shifts. It also serves as a resource for the comprehensive health records system and maintains education documentation and reporting in accordance with applicable standards and requirements. This is a full-time position with a varying shift. Women’s Health experience is required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an approved school of nursing.
Current Florida registered nurse licensure.
Three years of related clinical experience.
Women’s Health experience.
Obtain national specialty certification in the area of practice within two years of hire, except where no certification is available.
Hold basic life support, advanced life support, pediatric advanced life support, and neonatal resuscitation program certifications as required by the department or unit.

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 leadership, 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 ANPD standards and the learning needs of team members at different expertise and specialty levels.
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.
Work 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.
Collaborate with Clinical Learning to support clinical skills and professional development, and assist with corporate-led courses as requested.
Encourage team-member participation in professional, departmental, and organizational initiatives.
Provide education that supports ongoing knowledge of and compliance with organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
Use evidence-based clinical practice consistent with research and organizational and national standards.
Seek and integrate new knowledge and skills, adapt to interdisciplinary projects and changing conditions, and collaborate with healthcare professionals and educators across disciplines.
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 system.
Maintain accurate education-program, assessment, and evaluation records in accordance with ANPD documentation standards and regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Generate reports showing the impact of educational interventions and supporting continuous improvement.
Collaborate with student services to assist with student placement.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.