Clinical Nurse Educator Staffing Resource Pool

The Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) is a licensed Registered Nurse who functions as a Nursing Professional Development (NPD) practitioner. This role is responsible for designing implementing and evaluating educational programs and strategies that support highquality safe and patientcentered care. The CNE advances professional nursing practice by facilitating learning improving clinical performance and supporting role competence across the continuum of care.

The Clinical Nurse Educator works within both the practice environment and the learning environment applying educational theory evidencebased practice (EBP) and clinical expertise to promote the effective translation of knowledge and skills into practice. Through collaboration consultation and leadership the CNE supports lifelong learning and contributes to organizational outcomes that protect the public and ensure excellence in care delivery.

This is a PART-TIME position in our Staffing Resource Pool

Position Responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse Educator demonstrates expert Nursing Professional Development practice through the following essential functions:

• Conducts comprehensive learning needs assessments by collecting analyzing and synthesizing data from educational activities clinical outcomes performance measures quality indicators and stakeholder input across individuals units and the organization

• Identifies practice gaps issues and trends by interpreting assessment findings and organizational data to determine root causes and prioritize educational or practice-based interventions

• Develops education plans curricula and programs that incorporate evidence-based strategies instructional design principles and alternative approaches to achieve defined educational and organizational outcomes

• Implements educational interventions using appropriate teaching and learning methodologies simulation technology-enhanced learning coaching and evidence-based instructional strategies

• Evaluates the effectiveness of education and progression toward outcomes using assessment results performance metrics and learner feedback to refine and improve educational plans.

• Leads and supports change initiatives by collaborating with leaders and teams to influence practice decisions strengthen clinical performance and promote adoption of evidence-based standards

• Advances nursing excellence and Magnet enculturation by contributing to Magnet-related initiatives supporting structure and processes aligned with the Magnet Model and participating in preparation and maintenance of Magnet Recognition documentation

• Maintains clinical competence and practice credibility in relevant specialty areas and when appropriate participates in direct patient care to ensure ongoing alignment with current practice and patient care standards

Position Requirements

Bachelors Degree - BSN required from an accredited school of nursing Masters Degree - MSN preferred; if masters degree is not in nursing applicants must have a BSN

• Active Florida or multi-state RN license required

• National Certification in Professional Development and/or Nursing Clinical Specialty preferred

• Minimum 3 years of recent clinical nursing experience (More may be required for specialty areas)

• Previous experience as a preceptor charge nurse or educator required

• NPDBC within 2 years.

• BLS required

• PALS required (except NICU)

• NRP required (NICU)

• ACLS required (ED PreOp and PACU)

• APHON Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider within one year of hire Hem/Onc & Infusion Clinical Nurse Educator

• Specialty certifications:
  • CCRNP (PICU/CCCU)
  • RNCNIC (NICU)
  • CPEN/CEN (ED)
  • CPN (general pediatrics)

• Competency with learning technologies simulation and EHR education (Epic preferred).

• Experience supporting enterprisewide education competencies or projects

• Participation in EBP QI research or Magnet initiatives