Clinical Unit Educator Nursing - Pediatric ED - Days

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Tampa seeks a Clinical Unit Educator to design and manage educational initiatives while delivering nursing care. The role requires a BSN, RN license, and experience in nursing education, contributing to both clinical and educational excellence within the organization.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current RN license in Florida with 3+ years experience.
• Preferred: Emergency Department education experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage education projects aligned with hospital goals.
• Deliver nursing care and document assessments.
• Coordinate unit orientation and facilitate training programs.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing (BSN)

MSN or specialty certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Access

Project

Publisher

FrontPage

Job description

Under the supervision of the Department Manager and following established policies and procedures, the Clinical Unit Educator designs, plans, and manages education projects. They adhere to policies, professional guidelines, adult learning principles, and evidence-based practices to align educational goals with the hospital's strategic needs and mission.

Clinical Duties:

Deliver nursing care to patients under supervision, following nursing standards, policies, and procedures. Collaborate with the manager in unit operations, exercise independent judgment, and utilize advanced clinical skills. Plan and implement nursing care, document assessments, identify situations requiring intervention, and communicate care plans while respecting patients' rights.

Education Duties :

Design and deliver training programs to facilitate organizational change. Evaluate the impact of education initiatives and contribute to improving human performance. Responsibilities include coordinating unit orientation, selecting preceptors, assessing orientees, maintaining CBO tools, facilitating and producing CAPS, assisting in mandatory education initiatives, providing bedside re-education, facilitating student activities, liaising with faculty, supporting clinical ladder activities, participating in new hire selection, representing the department as a subject matter expert, setting unit goals, and assisting with class scheduling and journal clubs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and possess a Bachelor's in Nursing (BSN).
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Florida and at least three years of related work experience.
• MSN or specialty certification approved by the ANCC Magnet program.
• Preferred: Emergency Department unit-based education experience and simulation experience.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with Access, Project, Publisher, and FrontPage is a plus.