Nursing Clinical Educator- 1F & 1J Departments

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL is seeking a Nursing Clinical Educator to lead education in the 1F & 1J departments. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and evaluating onboarding, competency validation, mandatory education, and practice change initiatives to support safe patient care.

The educator aligns with Magnet standards and adult learning principles while maintaining clinical credibility through direct patient care and ongoing professional development across assigned units.

Qualifications

• Requires nursing degree and Florida RN licensure.
• MSN or specialty Magnet certification preferred.
• Experience in clinical education, preceptorship, or competency validation.
• Advanced knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design.
• Strong clinical expertise in acute care and trauma environments.
• Ability to translate data into educational strategies.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate clinical education programs (orientation, competency-based education, mandatory education).
• Oversee transition-to-practice with structured orientation and preceptor development.
• Assess learning needs and develop targeted interventions.
• Support regulatory readiness, accreditation, and Magnet standards.
• Evaluate education initiatives using outcomes data and stakeholder feedback.
• Serve as SME for assigned clinical areas and liaison with academic partners.
• Provide bedside re-education and just-in-time training to ensure safe practice.
• Deliver direct patient care at least eight hours per month to maintain clinical credibility.
• Support clinical ladder activities and national certification promotion.

Skills

Nursing education

Preceptorship

Adult learning theory

Clinical evaluation

Trauma nursing

Acute care

Instructional design

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

RN licensure in Florida

MSN or Magnet-certified

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description - Nursing Clinical Educator- 1F & 1J Departments (260003T6)

Job Description

Nursing Clinical Educator- 1F & 1J Departments - ( 260003T6 )

Description

The Nursing Clinical Educator provides clinical education leadership within a Level 1 Trauma Center to support safe, evidence‑based nursing practice across assigned departments. This role designs, implements, and evaluates education strategies that support onboarding, competency validation, regulatory readiness, and continuous professional development. The Nursing Clinical Educator aligns education initiatives with organizational priorities, Magnet standards, and adult learning principles while maintaining clinical credibility through direct patient care.

• Design, implement, and evaluate clinical education programs, including orientation, competency‑based education, mandatory education, and practice change initiatives.
• Support transition‑to‑practice through structured orientation oversight, preceptor development, and ongoing assessment of learner progression.
• Conduct formal and informal learning needs assessments to identify practice gaps and develop targeted education interventions.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to support regulatory readiness, accreditation requirements, and Magnet standards.
• Evaluate effectiveness of education initiatives using outcome data, learner feedback, and quality indicators.
• Serve as an internal consultant and subject matter expert for assigned clinical areas.
• Facilitate student clinical experiences and serve as liaison with academic partners.
• Provide bedside re‑education and just‑in‑time training as needed to support safe clinical practice.
• Deliver direct patient care a minimum of eight hours per month to maintain clinical competence and credibility. Support clinical ladder activities and promotion of national certification.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and Bachelors in Nursing (BSN) required.

Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida and three years of clinical nursing experience required.

MSN or Certification in specialty approved for the ANCC Magnet requirement.

Acute care experience required, high‑acuity or trauma experience.

Experience in clinical education, preceptorship, or competency validation.

Advanced knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional design, and competency‑based education methodologies.

Strong clinical expertise in acute care nursing, with the ability to apply evidence‑based practice in high‑acuity and trauma environments.

Proficiency in clinical performance evaluation, including learner assessment, gap analysis, and outcomes measurement.

Knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, and Magnet standards impacting nursing education and professional practice.

Ability to translate quality, safety, and performance data into effective education strategies.

High‑level critical thinking and clinical judgment, including decision‑making in complex or emergent situations.

Advanced facilitation and presentation skills for diverse clinical audiences.

Strong consultation, coaching, and influence skills to support practice change and professional development.

Ability to manage multiple education initiatives simultaneously while meeting operational and regulatory deadlines.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, to support education delivery and tracking.

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33601

Eligible for Remote Work : On Site

Job

Education & Medical Education

Schedule

Full-time

Scheduled Days : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Shift

Day Job

Job Type

On Site

Shift Hours : 0800-1630 occasional evenings and weekends