Clinical Nurse Educator Specialty

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH in Naples, FL seeks a Clinical Nurse Educator to advance professional practice and ongoing learning for nurses and healthcare staff. You will assess learning needs, design education programs, and support onboarding and transition-to-practice to improve patient outcomes.

Collaborating across disciplines, you will apply adult learning principles, utilize educational technology, and mentor staff to promote evidence-based practice, competency, and organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in nursing; BSN required.
• NPD-BC certification preferred when possible.
• Current Florida RN license or eligibility to practice required.

Responsibilities

• Advances professional practice and ongoing professional learning for nurses and healthcare staff.
• Assess learning needs, identify gaps, and plan education initiatives.
• Design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based NPD programs and resources.
• Coordinate onboarding, residency, and transition-to-practice support.

Skills

Nursing education

Adult learning

Instructional design

Leadership

Education

BSN or MSN

NPD-BC preferred

Florida RN license

Tools

LMS

EHR

Job description

• LOCATION: 350 7th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102
• WORK TYPE: Full Time
• WORK SCHEDULE: Variable

About Nch

NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.

NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.

Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.

Job Summary

The Clinical Nurse Educator advances professional practice, role competence, and ongoing professional learning for nurses and other healthcare team members. Through systematic assessment of practice gaps, evidence-based educational and professional development initiatives, competency management, onboarding, and transition-to-practice support, the role promotes quality and safety outcomes, workforce development, and organizational excellence. The educator applies adult learning principles, instructional design, NPD practice judgment, and clinical expertise to select interventions that address identified needs and achieve measurable learner, practice, patient, and organizational outcomes.

In alignment with the Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) Scope and Standards of Practice, the role functions as a learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry and evidence-based practice, and partner for practice transitions. The educator collaborates across disciplines and practice settings and maintains the clinical and professional knowledge necessary to support assigned nursing areas and organizational priorities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Other duties may be assigned.

NPD Practice Assessment, Education, and Professional Development

• Conducts environmental scanning and assesses learning and practice needs using quality and safety data, regulatory and accreditation requirements, patient outcomes, competency data, organizational priorities, and stakeholder feedback.
• Identifies and validates professional practice gaps and determines whether education or another NPD intervention is appropriate to address the identified need.
• Designs, develops, implements, and evaluates evidence-based NPD initiatives and learning activities using adult learning principles, instructional design, current evidence, and appropriate educational technology.
• Develops and maintains educational materials, curricula, presentations, and learning resources aligned with program objectives, professional standards, organizational policy, and accreditation requirements.
• Evaluates effectiveness and outcomes of NPD initiatives and uses findings to revise content, delivery methods, and interventions to improve performance and sustain change.
• Provides consultation, coaching, and individualized learning plans when knowledge, skill, or practice gaps are identified.

Competency Management

• Coordinates initial and ongoing competency assessment and validation for nursing staff in collaboration with nursing leaders, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders.
• Supports development and implementation of evidence-based competency standards, validation methods, annual skills assessments, and competency-based learning initiatives.
• Maintains or supports accurate documentation of competency validation, required education, certifications, and other evidence needed for regulatory, accreditation, and organizational readiness.
• Analyzes competency outcomes and performance trends to identify opportunities for additional development, remediation, or practice improvement.

Orientation, Onboarding, and Practice Transition

• Facilitates orientation, onboarding, Nurse Residency, fellowship, preceptor development, and other transition-to-practice programs as assigned.
• Supports successful transition to practice for newly licensed nurses, experienced nurses, and nurses transitioning to new specialties or professional roles.
• Supports the Nurse Residency Program for newly licensed nurses within the assigned coverage area or specialty, including collaboration with program leadership and unit-based stakeholders.
• Provides coaching, mentoring, and performance support throughout orientation and onboarding and collaborates with preceptors and clinical leaders to promote role competence, professional growth, engagement, and retention.
• Evaluates orientation and transition-to-practice outcomes and recommends improvements based on learner, leader, quality, and workforce data.

Evidence-Based Practice, Quality, and Scientific Inquiry

• Promotes a spirit of inquiry and supports integration of current evidence, professional standards, and research findings into clinical practice and NPD initiatives.
• Partners with nursing leadership, Quality, Patient Safety, and interdisciplinary stakeholders on quality improvement, patient safety, regulatory readiness, and practice-change initiatives.
• Facilitates implementation and sustainment of evidence-based practice changes and evaluates associated learner, practice, patient, and organizational outcomes.
• Supports staff participation in evidence-based practice, quality improvement, scholarly activities, and dissemination of practice improvements as appropriate.

Leadership, Change, Collaboration, and Consultation

• Collaborates with nursing leadership, interdisciplinary teams, academic partners, and organizational stakeholders to advance strategic priorities, professional practice, and patient care outcomes.
• Functions as a change agent and consultant in the implementation of new processes, technologies, equipment, standards, and best practices; evaluates adoption and effectiveness.
• Participates in shared governance, committees, accreditation and regulatory activities, and organizational initiatives that support professional practice and clinical excellence.
• Communicates effectively with leaders and staff, solicits stakeholder feedback, and provides consultation regarding educational effectiveness, professional development needs, and practice outcomes.
• Maintains flexibility to support educational and professional development needs across shifts, practice settings, and assigned service lines.

Professional Role Development and Accountability

• Supports professional role competence and growth through career development, specialty certification, succession planning, leadership development, mentoring, and ongoing professional learning.
• Models professional nursing practice, ethical conduct, respectful and equitable practice, accountability, and commitment to continuous professional development.
• Maintains current knowledge and competence in nursing professional development, assigned clinical specialty areas, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based practice.
• Uses informatics and learning technologies to enhance learning, documentation, communication, and adoption of clinical systems, including the electronic health record as applicable.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in nursing (BSN) OR Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing program required; advanced degree in nursing, nursing education, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional nursing experience required; clinical experience in the assigned specialty area preferred.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Florida, or eligibility to practice in Florida as required by law.
• Experience in nursing education, professional development, competency management, precepting, orientation, residency, or transition-to-practice activities preferred.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, competency assessment, and professional nursing standards.
• Nursing Professional Development Board Certification (NPD-BC) preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Proficiency with learning management systems, electronic health records, educational technology, and standard office applications.