Learning Specialist - Clinical Education Team - Progressive Care - ORMC, req4587

Orlando Health is one of Florida’s most comprehensive private, not-for-profit healthcare systems providing access to nearly two million Central Florida residents and has provided care for more than 4,600 international visitors annually. Our physician practices, diagnostic centers, hospitals and advanced medical treatments and procedures, along with our highly qualified team of medical specialists, have distinguished Orlando Health as a healthcare leader. We are one of Central Florida’s largest employers with more than 15,000 employees and nearly 3,000 affiliated physicians supporting our philosophy of providing a continuum of care that revolves around patients’ needs. As a leading healthcare resource, providing world-class medical care as well as training our future healthcare providers, Orlando Health will continue to foster growth and development throughout the region for generations to come. We are looking for talented individuals to be part of our team.

Orlando Regional Medical Center is seeking a Learning Specialist for the Progressive Care Department to provide general and specialty specific education to prepare team members to be safe, efficient and competent. 

Education/Training

• Graduate from an approved school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

Licensure/Certification

• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida required.
• National specialty certification in area of practice required except in cases where there is no certification available.
• Basic life support, advanced life support, pediatric advanced life support, neonatal resuscitation program certification as required by department or unit.
• National certification within Progressive Care preferred.

Experience

Two (2) years of acute care hospital experience required.

Essential Functions

• Enhances clinical competence of team members by utilizing an Education Action Plan and annual Needs Assessment.
• Develops and coordinates the orientation process for assigned areas, meets with orientees, preceptors and members of the nursing leadership team as needed.
• Participates in formal education presentations, e.g. core specialty courses, corporate-sponsored education programs, or guest lecturing for academic courses.
• Develops test questions for Annual Competency Review (ACR) online testing database, utilizing test construction principles and assembles unit specific ACR test.
• Utilizes evidenced based, quality clinical nursing practice consistent with nursing research, organizational and national practice standards.