Nurse Educator , Transition to Practice

The Nurse Educator 3 Transition to Practice, is a Registered Nurse with System-wide Professional Development responsibilities, demonstrates understanding of the theoretical basis of nursing, and serves as a clinical resource, and role model, within their area of expertise.

The incumbent fulfills their organizational functions according to the Nursing Professional Development (NPD) roles of learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for NPD specialty, and partner for practice transitions. The Nurse Educator 3 carries out these responsibilities in alignment with the current Nursing Professional Development Scope & Standards of Practice and utilizing the nursing process as applied to the specialty (assessment, learning needs and outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation).

• Quality and Regulatory Excellence:
  Support Joint Commission readiness, regulatory compliance, and adherence to professional standards
• Data-Driven Practice Improvement:
  Analyze and trend Nurse Sensitive Indicators (NSIs), Zero Harm metrics, patient experience, and RN engagement data to identify gaps and drive improvement
• Shared Governance and Leadership Development:
  Strengthen Unit-Based Practice Councils (UBPCs), mentor council leaders, and promote nursing engagement in organizational decision-making
• Evidence-Based Practice and Research Integration:
  Identify practice gaps, support EBP initiatives, and contribute to research and performance improvement activities
• Magnet and Professional Practice Model Integration:
  Advance Magnet readiness, support exemplar development, and embed the Professional Practice Model and Caring Science principles into practice
• Frontline Coaching and Practice Observation:
  Partner with leaders and staff to observe workflows, validate practice, and implement targeted improvement strategies

• Lead, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the Titan ‘Canes Nurse Residency Program
• Support transition to practice program(s) coordination
• Leads and implements initiatives to improve and maintain accreditation standards for transition to practice program(s)

• Serving as a Clinical Instructor in partnership with affiliated Schools of Nursing
• Providing structured clinical learning experiences aligned with organizational priorities, quality outcomes, and professional practice standards
• Supporting the development of Nurse Scholars (students/learners) through mentorship, clinical oversight, and integration into practice environments

• Dissemination of work through presentations, posters, or publications
• Participation in research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement initiatives
• Engagement in professional organizations and academic collaboration

Master’s degree in Nursing required.

Nursing Professional Development certification strongly preferred.

Valid State of Florida RN license required from an accredited institution.

ACLS and BLS issued from the American Heart Association.

• Learning Agility:
  Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork:
  Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication:
  Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

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