Clinical Educator- Cardiac PCU & Orthopedics

The Clinical Nurse Educator for the Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and Orthopedic Unit at Mease Countryside Hospital assesses, develops, implements, and leads educational activities designed to grow, maintain, and improve the professional competence of clinical team members and creates and oversees assigned clinical programs through comprehensive needs assessments. This role serves as a clinical education leader for both specialty areas, supporting team member development, evidence-based practice, quality outcomes, and professional growth across the Cardiac PCU and Orthopedic units.

Your Role Within the Team:

• Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs that support clinical excellence and professional development for Cardiac PCU and Orthopedic team members

• Design and oversee specialty-specific education based on identified learning needs, regulatory requirements, and quality initiatives

• Facilitate orientation, onboarding, and ongoing competency development for new and experienced nurses

• Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for evidence-based practice, clinical education, and specialty nursing care

• Partner with nursing leaders and interdisciplinary teams to support patient safety, quality improvement, and practice advancement initiatives

• Provide consultation and guidance related to competencies, educational requirements, certification opportunities, and professional development

• Promote engagement, lifelong learning, and practice improvement as a positive change agent within the clinical environment

• Perform Registered Nurse functions and other duties as assigned, as needed

Qualifications Required

• BSN with 3 years of clinical experience

• Clinical nursing experience in Cardiac Progressive Care, Telemetry, Cardiovascular Nursing, Orthopedics, Medical-Surgical Nursing, or a related acute care specialty

Preferred

• Professional organization certification

• ANPD certification

• Experience caring for cardiac and/or orthopedic patient populations

• Previous education, preceptor, mentoring, or leadership experience

Location:

Mease Countryside Hospital

Status:

Full Time, Exempt: Yes

Shift Hours:

Varies

Shift:

Shift 4

Shift 1 = Days, 2 = Evenings, 3 = Nights, 4 = Varies

Weekend Work:

Occasional

On Call:

No

How often will this team member be working remotely?

Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

Position Clinical Educator- Cardiac PCU & Orthopedics

Location Safety Harbor:Mease Countryside | Nursing | Full Time

Req ID 172862