Nursing Clinical Educator- STICU & SSDU Depts

Florida Health Sciences Center Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital seeks a Nursing Clinical Educator for STICU & SSDU to lead evidence-based nursing education across high-acuity units. The role designs, implements, and evaluates onboarding, competency validation, regulatory readiness, and professional development while aligning with Magnet standards and adult learning principles.

You will serve as internal consultant, support transition-to-practice, facilitate student experiences, and provide bedside re-education and just-in-time

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a BSN required.
• Florida RN license and three years of clinical nursing experience required.
• MSN or Certification in a specialty approved for Magnet requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate clinical education programs (orientation, competency-based education, mandatory education, practice change).
• Support transition-to-practice with structured orientation oversight and preceptor development.
• Conduct formal and informal learning needs assessments to identify gaps and design interventions.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to support regulatory readiness and Magnet standards.
• Evaluate education initiatives using outcomes data, learner feedback, and quality indicators.
• Serve as internal consultant and subject matter expert for assigned clinical areas.
• Facilitate student clinical experiences and liaise with academic partners.
• Provide bedside re-education and just-in-time training to ensure safe practice.

Skills

Clinical education

Preceptorship

Competency validation

Adult learning theory

Instructional design

Educational leadership

Change management

Critical thinking

Education

BSN

MSN or Magnet certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description - Nursing Clinical Educator- STICU & SSDU Depts (260004BX)

Job Description

Nursing Clinical Educator- STICU & SSDU Depts - ( 260004BX )

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

Primary Location

: Tampa

Work Locations

Work Locations

: TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33601

Eligible for Remote Work : On Site

Job

Job

: Education & Medical Education

Organization

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

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

Shift

Shift

: Day Job

Job Type

Job Type

: On Site

Shift Hours : 0800-1630 occasional evenings and weekends