Registered Nurse Educator Home Health (RN)

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 72,883 - 98,384; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $8,500

Housing allowance first 3 months

Mileage reimbursed

Job summary

Lee Health Home Health seeks a Nursing Professional Development Specialist to lead clinical education and competency development across assigned units in Fort Myers, FL. You will craft and evaluate learning programs, ensuring alignment with current practice guidelines and professional standards.

The role requires strong nursing education experience, BSN with MSN preferred, RN licensure in Florida, and involvement in interdisciplinary performance-improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Education: BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Five years full-time clinical nursing experience required.
• Two years full-time nursing education experience required.
• Minimum one year of formal managerial experience required.
• Current Florida RN licensure; BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate nursing-focused education and competency programs.
• Participate in system-wide and unit-based performance improvement teams.
• Design, implement, and evaluate learning activities to improve patient care.
• Collaborate with staff to promote clinical excellence and safety.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Nursing education experience

Management experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

BSN

MSN

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Publisher

Job description

Location: Home Heath Offices: 12801 Westlinks Drive, Fort Myers FL 33913

Department: Quality Improve - Education (Home Health)

Work Type: Full Time (80 Hours Bi-Weekly) (Exempt Status)

Shift: Days, 8:00:00AM to 4:30:00PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: Range: $35.04 ($72,883) - $47.30 ($98,384)

Relocation up to $ 8,500 and Housing Allowance (first 3 months - a $5,400 value) for qualifying applicants.

Lee Health Home Health is seeking passionate and dedicated nursing professionals to join our dynamic team. As a valued nurse at Lee Health Home Health, you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional patient care based education on the latest clinical practice guidelines and professional standards. Your expertise will be crucial in crafting personalized care plans that respect the age and cultural diversity of each patient.

Why Join Lee Health Home Health?

• Impactful Work: Make a difference in the lives of patients with a supportive team that values quality care.
• Professional Growth: Benefit from in-service programs and opportunities to advance your nursing skills.
• Comprehensive and supportive onboarding program: We help prepare you for your career with Lee Health Home Health
• Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy a balanced work life with rotating weekends and after-hours visits as needed.
• Competitive Compensation: Receive a rewarding salary that reflects your invaluable contribution to patient care
• Supportive Culture: Thrive in an environment that champions teamwork, flexibility, and professionalism.
• Mileage reimbursed
• New graduates welcome and provided additional support in our Residency Program

Your Contribution Matters:

At Lee Health Home Health, we believe that our nurses, educators, leadership team members are the cornerstone of patient recovery and well-being. Dedication to managing a select group of patients through their home care journey is instrumental in achieving positive patient outcomes.

Summary

The Nursing Professional Development Specialist is responsible for facilitating the development of clinical excellence in assigned areas through active participation in system, campus/, and unit based orientation, training, on-going staff development, and competency validation. Designs, organizes, implements, and evaluates learning programs that facilitate the professional growth, skill development, initial/ and ongoing competence, and attainment of standards of care for direct care providers for assigned units. Learning programs will be developed, implemented, and evaluated using nursing theory, nursing clinical expertise, standards of practice, and the principles of pedagogy and andragogy theory. Actively participates and collaborates in multi-disciplinary unit, campus, and system wide performance improvement teams to enhance safety, patient and staff satisfaction, staff clinical competence, and standards of care.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Masters degree in nursing (MSN) preferred.

Experience: A minimum of five (5) years full-time clinical nursing experience required. Preferably in the setting in which they will work. A minimum of two (2) years of full-time nursing education experience in a formal education role required. A minimum of one (1) year of formal managerial experience required.

License: Current Florida RN Licensure

Certification: Certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC) or Certified Nursing Education (CNE) preferred. BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support) required. (current for at least the first 90 days of employment)

Other: Demonstrates a commitment to life-long learning. Memberships in national professional organizations is preferred such as Association of Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) or Certified Nursing Education (CNE). Demonstrates the ability to use advanced computer/software skills such as the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher. Demonstrates competency in using laptop projector systems for education programs and presentations.

US:FL:Fort Myers