Clinical Nurse Educator Womens & Children

• LOCATION:
  
  350 7th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102
• WORK TYPE:
  Full Time
• WORK SCHEDULE:
  
  Variable

• DEPARTMENT: 16014 - Nursing Pro Practice
• LOCATION:
  
  350 7th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102
• WORK TYPE:
  Full Time
• WORK SCHEDULE:
  
  Variable

NCH is an independent, locally governed non-proft delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.

NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to:
Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence;
Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships;
Have endowed chairs;
Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and Pro Scan.

Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.

The Clinical Nurse Educator advances professional practice, role competence, and ongoing professional learning for nurses and other healthcare team members. Through systematic assessment of practice gaps, evidence-based educational and professional development initiatives, competency management, onboarding, and transition-to-practice support, the role promotes quality and safety outcomes, workforce development, and organizational excellence. The educator applies adult learning principles, instructional design, NPD practice judgment, and clinical expertise to select interventions that address identified needs and achieve measurable learner, practice, patient, and organizational outcomes.

In alignment with the Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) Scope and Standards of Practice, the role functions as a learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry and evidence-based practice, and partner for practice transitions. The educator collaborates across disciplines and practice settings and maintains the clinical and professional knowledge necessary to support assigned nursing areas and organizational priorities.

– Other duties may be assigned.

• Conducts environmental scanning and assesses learning and practice needs using quality and safety data, regulatory and accreditation requirements, patient outcomes, competency data, organizational priorities, and stakeholder feedback.
• Identifies and validates professional practice gaps and determines whether education or another NPD intervention is appropriate to address the identified need.
• Designs, develops, implements, and evaluates evidence-based NPD initiatives and learning activities using adult learning principles, instructional design, current evidence, and appropriate educational technology.
• Develops and maintains educational materials, curricula, presentations, and learning resources aligned with program objectives, professional standards, organizational policy, and accreditation requirements.
• Evaluates effectiveness and outcomes of NPD initiatives and uses findings to revise content, delivery methods, and interventions to improve performance and sustain change.
• Provides consultation, coaching, and individualized learning plans when knowledge, skill, or practice gaps are identified.

• Coordinates initial and ongoing competency assessment and validation for nursing staff in collaboration with nursing leaders, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders.
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