Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator - $38 per hour

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Pet insurance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Health savings account

Health Care FSA

Life insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse Educator to lead clinical education and ensure evidence‑based nursing practice in a Level 1 Trauma Center in Tampa, FL. The role designs, implements, and evaluates onboarding, competency validation, regulatory readiness, and ongoing professional development.

The Educator collaborates with nursing leadership to meet Magnet standards, conducts needs assessments, and supports transition‑to‑practice with structured orientation.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Adult learning theory

Instructional design

Competency-based education

Facilitation skills

Presentation skills

Clinical education

Coaching

Project management

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Education

BSN degree

RN Licensure Florida

MSN or Magnet certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Educator for a nursing job in Tampa, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Educator
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

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.

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.

Tampa General Hospital Job ID #26000358. Posted job title: RN Educator- NSICU 1&2

About Tampa General Hospital

Tampa General Hospital is a private not‑for‑profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with approximately 15,000 team members and providers, is one of the region’s largest employers.

Consistently recognized for world‑class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-26 and is nationally ranked among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in six specialties. Additionally, Tampa General is ranked as “High Performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 18 procedures and conditions.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Pet insurance
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Health savings account
• Health Care FSA
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs