Professional Development Practitioner (RN) | Labor & Delivery (FT/Varies) | Winnie Palmer Hospital

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Magnet hospital environment

Job summary

Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies in Orlando, FL is seeking a Professional Development Practitioner (RN) to lead staff education, assess competency, and drive practice transitions. You will coordinate education programs, verify clinical competence, and collaborate with nursing leadership to align with hospital missions and goals.

The role emphasizes lifelong learning, professional development, and a supportive culture at a magnet®-recognized hospital with a strong focus on

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of nursing with a BSN.
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in Florida.
• National specialty certification within two years of hire.
• BLS/ACLS/Neonatal certifications as required by department.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing needs assessments and formulate educational plans based on data.
• Develop and coordinate orientation processes for assigned areas and collaborate with leadership.
• Actively participate in quality and safety initiatives.
• Develop evidence-based curricula per ANPD standards for diverse team members.
• Collaborate with Clinical Learning and department leadership to promote learning and professional development.
• Maintain records of educational programs, assessments and evaluations.

Skills

Education design

Staff development

Clinical nursing

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Position Summary

The Professional Development Practitioner (RN) 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.

Job Title: Professional Development Practitioner (RN)

Location: Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, Orlando, FL

Department: WPH Labor & Delivery

Type: Full Time

Shift: Varies

Women’s Health Experience is required.

Why Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital?

• One of the largest women’s hospitals in the nation, delivering over 14,000 babies annually.


• Magnet®-recognized hospital.


• A collaborative work culture that fosters innovation and professional development.


• Comprehensive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement, and career advancement opportunities.

At Orlando Health, we’re not just a workplace—we’re a family committed to supporting you through every stage of your life and career. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” isn’t just a promise—it’s a reality we live every day

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.


• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement using a clinical ladder.


• Supportive and collaborative work environment.


• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.


• Retirement Savings Plan with up to 5% match. Financial savings accounts and Health Savings Accounts.


• Nearly 5 weeks of PTO in your 1st year of employment.


• Employer paid life insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability.

ORLANDO HEALTH: WINNIE PALMER HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN & BABIES

Located on the downtown Orlando Health campus, Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies, part of the Orlando Health Women’s Institute, provides specialized care that covers all facets of women’s health, from comprehensive gynecological services and minimally invasive surgeries to general obstetrics and high-risk pregnancies and births. One of the nation’s largest-volume and most experienced obstetrical centers, we welcome nearly 14,000 babies each year. Our 350-bed hospital includes 142 neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) beds, one of the largest NICUs in the nation. Our hospital is nationally recognized for excellence, with Magnet® designation for high-quality nursing care from the American Nurses Credentialing Center since 2013, Level IV Maternal Levels of Care Verification from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and The Joint Commission, Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from The Joint Commission, a national ranking in Neonatology from U.S. News & World Report, and Top Teaching Hospital honors from The Leapfrog Group.

Orlando Health Winnie Palmer is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions.

• 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 effortsCollaborates 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

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Graduate from an approved school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

Licensure/Certification

• 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.

Experience

Three (3) years of related clinical experience required