Learning Specialist - Inpatient Unit (MSU, PCU and ICU) Days - Variable Full Time - Horizon West

Orlando Health, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health, Inc. is seeking a Learning Facilitator/Nurse Educator to coordinate planning, development, design, implementation, and evaluation of nurse education programs.

The role supports career growth, ensures clinical competence, and aligns with Orlando Health strategies and ANPD standards. The position emphasizes quality improvement, staff development across shifts, and collaboration with Clinical Learning and department leadership to promote interdisciplinary education and ongoing

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required.
• Current Florida RN license is required.
• National specialty certification must be obtained within 2 years of hire unless not available in certain specialties.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications as department or unit require.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing needs assessments and formulate educational plans.
• Develops and coordinates orientation processes for assigned areas and engages leaders.
• Participate in quality and safety initiatives.
• Implement educational programs to enhance nursing staff competence using innovative teaching methodologies.
• Develop evidence-based curricula following ANPD standards for diverse team members.
• Assess and verify competency at the point of care.
• Collaborate with department leadership to review progress and provide feedback.
• Evaluate verification methods and report findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Clinical Learning to enhance staff development.
• Promote participation in professional and organizational initiatives.
• Provide education to ensure knowledge of policies and regulatory requirements.
• Engage in continuous learning and adapt to interdisciplinary projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching/education

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Florida RN License

National specialty certification within 2 years

BLS/ACLS/PALS as required

Job description

Position Summary

Company is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

A Brief Overview

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.

What you will do

• 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.


• 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. (BLS,ACLS,PALS)

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Section 1557 Non-Discrimination

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), in covered health programs or activities. 42 U.S.C. 18116.