Registered Nurse RN - Digestive Health Institute

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

23h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse for the Digestive Health Institute functions as a learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, advocate, and partner in practice transitions. The role coordinates the planning, development, design, implementation, and evaluation of staff education to enhance professional practice, support career growth, promote lifelong learning, and verify that team members are clinically competent to work independently. The position supports Orlando Health’s mission, vision, values, strategies, and goals. The RN conducts needs assessments, develops educational plans and orientation processes, delivers evidence-based and culturally competent education, and evaluates staff proficiency and the outcomes of educational interventions. The role collaborates with department leaders, Clinical Learning, student services, and interdisciplinary partners; supports quality and safety initiatives; and maintains visibility across day, night, and weekend shifts. The position also serves as a resource for the comprehensive health records system and maintains education documentation and reports in accordance with applicable standards and requirements.

Requirements

Graduate from an approved school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
Three years of related clinical experience.
Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida.
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/or neonatal resuscitation program certification 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 using teaching methodologies and technologies to develop nursing staff competence and skills.
Develop evidence-based, culturally competent educational curricula in accordance with Association of Nursing Professional Development standards.
Use the ANPD Practice Model to create and evaluate department-specific education.
Assess and verify team member proficiency through observation at the point of care.
Collaborate with department leadership to review orientee progress and provide feedback on skills.
Evaluate competency verification methods, analyze data, and report findings to stakeholders.
Collaborate on initiatives that influence department-specific or organizational outcomes with approval from the site education manager or education designee.
Work with Clinical Learning to enhance team members’ 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 to maintain knowledge of and compliance with organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
Use evidence-based clinical practice consistent with research and organizational and national practice standards.
Pursue and integrate new knowledge and skills, adapt to interdisciplinary projects and change, and collaborate with 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 records of educational programs, assessments, and evaluations in compliance with ANPD documentation standards and regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Generate reports demonstrating 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.
Demonstrate knowledge of legal issues, patient rights, and regulatory and accrediting standards.
Undertake additional responsibilities as directed by educational leadership.