ICU/Critical Care Professional Development Practitioner, RN - Wiregrass Ranch Hospital, Wesley Chapel, FL

Florida Medical Clinic; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Medical Clinic is hiring a Professional Development Practitioner for ICU/Critical Care in Wesley Chapel. This role leads staff education, develops curricula, and partners with Clinical Learning to advance nursing practice and patient care excellence.

The position emphasizes assessment, curriculum design, competency verification, and collaboration with leadership to improve outcomes. It requires a BSN, ICU experience, and Florida RN licensure, with ongoing specialty certification within

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an approved school.
• 3 years ICU/CC clinical experience.
• ED experience is a plus.
• Florida RN license current.
• National specialty certification to be obtained within 2 years of hire.
• BSN required; per department: BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing needs assessments and formulate educational plans.
• Develop and coordinate orientation for assigned areas with leaders and preceptors.
• Participate in quality and safety initiatives and promote evidence-based curricula.
• Create and evaluate ANPD-aligned education programs and models.
• Verify competency and document learning across shifts and departments.
• Collaborate with leadership to monitor progress and impact of education interventions.
• Promote interdisciplinary learning and professional development initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records and generate impact reports on education efforts.

Skills

ICU/CC nursing

RN licensure

Nursing

Life support certifications

Specialty certification timeline

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Site: FMCOH Wiregrass Ranch Hospital

Location:Wesley Chapel, FloridaPosition: Professional Development Practitioner for ICU/Critical Care

Department: Clinical Learning

Elevating Healthcare in Wesley Chapel and West Florida, Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital is poised to revolutionize healthcare in Wesley Chapel and the broader West Florida region. This five-story, state-of-the-art multi-specialty hospital spans 380,000 square feet, purpose-built to serve one of Florida’s fastest-growing communities with exceptional, outcomes-focused care.

Designed for Excellence:

• Opening with 102 beds, expandable to 300 beds at full build-out
• 9 advanced operating rooms, including a hybrid OR with real-time imaging capabilities
• Comprehensive services in cardiology, neurology, oncology, surgery, and more

From life-saving procedures to advanced diagnostics, this facility is engineered to meet the evolving needs of our community with precision and compassion.

Job Summary

Functions as a learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for inquiry, advocate, and partner for practice transitions. Coordinates the planning, development, design, implementation, and evaluation of outcomes of staff education. Enhances professional practice, supports career growth, and promotes lifelong learning. Verifies team members are clinically competent to function independently in their roles. Supports the mission, vision, values, strategies, and goals of Orlando Health.

Responsibilities

• Conducts ongoing needs assessments and formulates educational plans based on the data collected.
• Develops and coordinates the orientation process for assigned areas. Consistently meets with orientees, preceptors and members of the leadership team, and utilizes an Education Action Plan, as necessary.
• Actively participates in quality and safety initiatives.
• Implements educational programs to enhance the competence and skills of nursing staff, utilizing innovative teaching methodologies and technologies to engage learners effectively.
• Develops evidence-based and culturally competent educational curricula in accordance with the Association of Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) standards, addressing the learning needs of team members across various levels of expertise and specialties.
• 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 (i.e., AORN, AWHONN, etc.), 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 and enhance the integration of knowledge within the broader healthcare context.
• 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.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of educational programs, assessments, and evaluations, ensuring compliance with ANPD documentation standards, as well as other regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Generate 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, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
• Three (3) years of related clinical experience required within a ICU/Critical Care setting.
• ED experience is a plus but not required.
• 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.