Four Corners Emergency Department, Professional Development Practitioner, Full-Time Days

Orlando Health • Clermont, FL

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Orlando Health South Lake Hospital is seeking a Professional Development Practitioner for its Emergency Department. This role functions as a learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for inquiry, advocate, and partner for practice transitions. The practitioner will coordinate the planning, development, design, implementation, and evaluation of staff education outcomes, aiming to enhance professional practice, support career growth, and promote lifelong learning. A key responsibility is to verify that team members are clinically competent to function independently in their roles.

Requirements

• Graduate from an approved school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida required.
• National specialty certification in area of practice must be obtained within two (2) years of hire, except in cases where there is no certification available.
• Basic life support, advanced life support, pediatric advanced life support, neonatal resuscitation program certification as required by department or unit.
• Three (3) years of nursing experience required.
• Nursing experience in an Emergency Department setting is necessary for the role.

Responsibilities

• Conducts ongoing needs assessments and formulates educational plans based on the data collected.
• Develops and coordinates the orientation process for assigned areas, meeting with orientees, preceptors, and leadership, and utilizing an Education Action Plan.
• Actively participates in quality and safety initiatives.
• Implements educational programs to enhance the competence and skills of nursing staff, using innovative teaching methodologies and technologies.
• Develops evidence-based and culturally competent educational curricula in accordance with the Association of Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) standards.
• Uses the ANPD Practice Model to create and evaluate department-specific education.
• Conducts ongoing assessment and verification of team member proficiency by observing practice at the point of care.
• Collaborates with department leadership to review orientee progress and provide feedback on skills.
• Evaluates competency verification methods, analyzes data, and reports findings to key stakeholders.
• Collaborates on initiatives that influence department-specific and/or organizational outcomes with site education manager or education designee approval.
• Collaborates with Clinical Learning to enhance clinical skills and professional development of team members.
• Promotes and encourages team member participation in professional, departmental, and organizational initiatives.
• Provides education to maintain ongoing knowledge and compliance of organizational, regulatory policies, and procedures.
• Utilizes evidence-based, quality clinical practice consistent with research, organizational, and national practice standards.
• Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing learning by seeking out and integrating new knowledge and skills from diverse fields.
• Navigates and adapts to the dynamic nature of interdisciplinary projects, adjusting strategies and approaches as needed.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals and educators from various disciplines to promote interdisciplinary learning.
• Embraces change and uncertainty with a proactive and flexible mindset.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Collaborates with Clinical Learning to assist with corporate-led courses as requested.
• Serves as a preceptor for the Learning Specialists.
• Maintains visibility in the department, supporting day, night, and weekend shift team members.
• Functions as a resource for the comprehensive health records (CHR) system.
• Maintains accurate and comprehensive records of educational programs, assessments, and evaluations, ensuring compliance with ANPD documentation standards, as well as other regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Generates reports to demonstrate the impact of educational interventions on practice and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborates with student services to assist with student placement.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Undertakes additional responsibilities as directed by educational leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
• All Inclusive Benefits (start day one)
• Student loan repayment
• tuition reimbursement
• FREE college education programs
• retirement savings
• paid paternity leave
• fertility benefits
• back up elder and childcare
• pet insurance
• PTO/Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees