Nurse Educator Full Time Days

Job description

Responsibilities
Job Title:
Nurse Educator
Status:
Full Time
Schedule:
Days
*You will be considered for any openings for which you qualify. It is not necessary to apply to multiple positions.*
About Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC):
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center® (LWRMC), located in the heart of the Lakewood Ranch community, has served the people of Lakewood Ranch and surrounding areas since 2004. It is an award-winning, high-quality, acute-care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission and it consistently ranks high in terms of quality, safety and patient satisfaction. The medical staff includes more than 750 physicians and allied health professionals who practice in a wide range of specialties. Through the years, LWRMC has expanded its offerings to the people of Manatee and Sarasota counties by growing services and updating technologies to better serve the surrounding communities. Services include emergency services and freestanding emergency department, general and robotic surgery, maternity care, breast health, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, stroke, sleep medicine, urology and wound care. If you want to join a team of professionals providing the highest quality of care, look no further than Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.
LWRMC offers comprehensive benefits such as:
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Job Overview:
Under the direction of the manager, the Nurse Educator works independently and is responsible for reviewing educational material, developing, implementing, and disseminating educational training to employees and documenting the progress of clinical and non-clinical students/staff. Incorporates evidenced-based research and national standards in accordance with regulatory agencies. Participates in educational activities. Leads the education and training for the new graduate nurses and preceptor program while collaborating with the leaders. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of training programs. Educates use of new equipment and products, as applicable. Actively participates on hospital and medical committees as assigned promoting collaboration among departments. Assists in the organization of or instruction of classes, including, but not limited to BLS, ACLS, Telemetry, and orientation. Assists in the onboarding and evaluation of students in all disciplines. Assists in patient care, if needed. Demonstrates practices that promote the Mission and Vision of UHS and Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.
General Responsibilities:
• Develop, implement, and maintain orientation, competency, and continuing education programs for clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Design and deliver engaging educational content using adult learning principles, evidence-based practices, and multiple instructional methodologies.
• Manage learning activities and educational records within the Learning Management System (HealthStream-HLC).
• Facilitate staff onboarding and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) training through instructor-led sessions, online learning, simulations, and ongoing support.
• Create, update, and evaluate training materials, competency assessments, orientation checklists, and educational resources to ensure regulatory compliance and workforce readiness.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership, clinical managers, and the education team to assess learning needs, establish educational goals, and measure program outcomes.
• Monitor and support the progress of new hires, RN interns, and orientees, providing coaching, mentorship, and individualized development plans.
• Ensure compliance with nursing standards, Florida Board of Nursing requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational policies related to staff education and competency validation.
• Analyze clinical and operational performance gaps and develop targeted educational initiatives that improve patient care quality, safety, and staff performance.
• Promote a culture of professional development, teamwork, and lifelong learning by serving as a resource, mentor, and educator for staff across all hospital departments.

Qualifications
• Graduation from Accredited School of Nursing required.
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master's degree preferred.
• Current FL RN licensure required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required upon hire. Instructor within 1 year.
• PALS certification. Instructor within 1 year.
• CPI required (within 6 months of hire), CPI instructor within 1 year.
• 3 years of experience in an acute care setting required, 2+ years of experience in Education preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (WORD, PowerPoint, Excel,) Leaning Management System, Electronic Medical Record (EMR)documentation. Cerner experience preferred.

Please allow two to three business days for the manager to review your application. Thank you for your interest!
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
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