Develop and deliver education programs to enhance clinical competencies
Create and evaluate educational materials based on evidence-based practices
Facilitate orientation and training programs for new hires
Design processes to assess and document clinical competencies
Collaborate with leaders to ensure competency-based performance appraisals
Maintain knowledge of regulations to ensure compliance in education programs
Mentor clinical staff and participate in quality improvement initiatives
Benefits
Supportive learning environment
Opportunities for professional growth
Access to continuing education programs
Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
Engagement in quality improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
Ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based patient care by developing, implementing, and evaluating clinical education programs. This role requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment to design and lead initiatives that promote the professional growth and competency of nurses and other clinicians. Actively supports management policies and hospital operations in an acute care setting. Works collaboratively with leadership, staff, and interdisciplinary teams to foster a culture of continuous learning, ensuring that clinical competencies meet regulatory standards, organizational goals, and patient care needs.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
Master's Degree: Preferred
Three years' of recent experience in an acute care setting: Preferred
One year experience in clinical education or staff development: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
Current RN license in the state of practice: Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
Other professional certifications: Preferred
Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice: Required
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required
Essential Functions:
Develops, coordinates, and delivers education programs to enhance the clinical competencies of nurses and other clinicians. Creates, revises, and evaluates educational materials, curricula, and instructional methodologies based on organizational objectives and evidence-based practices. Facilitates orientation, onboarding, and training programs for new hires, including nurses and other clinical staff. Conducts workshops, in-service sessions, and continuing education programs to support staff development and regulatory compliance.
Designs and implements processes to assess, validate, and document clinical competencies for nursing and clinical staff. Collaborates with unit leaders and preceptors to ensure competency-based performance appraisals align with organizational and regulatory standards. Monitors and evaluates clinical staff performance and competency attainment through observation, simulation, and outcome-based metrics.
Maintains a thorough understanding of state and federal regulations, including Joint Commission standards, to ensure compliance in all clinical education programs. Serves as a subject matter expert on clinical practices, providing guidance on regulatory updates, clinical policies, and procedures. Leads initiatives to integrate evidence-based practices into clinical workflows and education programs.
Collaborates with clinical managers and leaders to identify knowledge gaps and training needs, aligning educational initiatives with strategic goals. Serves as a mentor and resource for clinical staff, fostering a supportive learning environment. Exercises discretion and independent judgment in tailoring educational interventions to address complex clinical challenges and organizational priorities. Participates in quality improvement initiatives, policy development, and strategic planning to enhance patient care outcomes and staff development.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
About Adventist Health System Sunbelt, Inc
Adventist Health System Sunbelt, Inc. is a non-profit healthcare organization that operates hospitals and other healthcare facilities in the southern United States. The organization is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church and is one of the largest non-profit healthcare providers in the country. Adventist Health System Sunbelt, Inc. was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Florida.
