RN Clinical Education Specialist, Medical Surgical
UF Health
St. Johns, FL

RN Clinical Education Specialist | Medical Surgical | Durbin Park | Full Time

Overview:

Utilizes a global perspective when assessing educational needs toward the development and implementation of curriculum for hospital-wide programs. Performs outcomes analysis of current programs to determine needed modifications to content to enhance patient outcomes, staff performance, clinical competence and professional development. Teaches, develops and mentors through a broad range of activities that lead to the development and implementation of a professional practice model. Leads in the planning, implementation and evaluation of new systems/processes as they impact staff competency in the delivery of patient centered care. Facilitates an environment that values and enhances research, knowledge and professional development.

Responsibilities:

• Provides for course development and implementation, evaluation and management of educational activities at both the facility and collegiate program. Leads the planning, implementation and evaluation of new systems/processes as they impact the patient care model and development of staff at all levels including preceptors, RN's LPN's, PCA's, CA's and other roles as assigned. 
• Performs outcomes analysis of current programs and consults with nursing management, PI and Risk Management to determine methods to enhance patient outcomes and increase staff competency. 
• Mentors and coaches assigned staff daily by working directly with staff to ensure their practice is consistent with performance expectations. 
• Participates in providing and coordinating at least 6 (six) nursing and/or hospital wide educational presentations annually. 
• Develops curriculum for competency programs based on identified hospital and unit needs. 

Qualifications:

Required education:

• Master's Degree in Nursing

Required certifications:

• Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification required within 1 year of hire.
• BLS
• ACLS
• Instructor certification for BLS/ACLS and PALS preferred 

Required experience:

• 1 year of RN teaching experience 
• 2 years of RN Med/Surg experience 

Required license:

• Active State of Florida RN license