Professional Development Practitioner-Critical Care Units- Watson Clinic Lakeland
Listed on 2026-02-22
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Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Healthcare Nursing
Position Summary
Opening Summer 2026 at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL.
The Orlando Health System of Care includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Join us!
Combining the collective strengths of two powerhouse organizations, Orlando Health and the high-quality physicians at Watson Clinic are expanding access to award-winning specialty care for patients in Polk County and beyond.
Opening In Summer 2026, Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital – a State-of-the-art, Seven-story, Multi-specialty Hospital – Will Serve As a Vital 550,000 Square-foot Healthcare Hub Offering
- 300+ inpatient beds and 69 emergency and observation beds
- 11 operating rooms and four cardiac interventional suites
- Dedicated labor and delivery services – including a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) that will debut shortly after the hospital opens
- Comprehensive cardiovascular, neurology, and oncology services
- Advanced surgical procedures
Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Polk County as part of the Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital opening team and share in the privilege of saying you were there from the very beginning.
Benefits Beyond The ExpectedOrlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career‑growing FREE education programs and well‑being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.
- Benefits that begin on Day 1
- Four (4) weeks paid parental leave
- Debt‑free degrees through our Preferred Education Program
- Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment programs
- Back‑up childcare and elder care
- Fertility benefits and adoption assistance
- NCLEX reimbursement
- Free NCPDs for RN license
- Free Kaplan review courses
- Dedicated RN career counselor and GN Coordinators to develop you
- Specialty certifications reimbursement
- And more!
Functions as a learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for inquiry, advocate, and partner for practice transitions. Coordinates the planning, development, design, implementation, and evaluation of outcomes of staff education. Enhances professional practice, supports career growth, and promotes lifelong learning. Verifies team members are clinically competent to function independently in their roles. Supports the mission, vision, values, strategies, and goals of Orlando Health.
This position will support the Critical Care areas including the ICU, ICC, & Rapid Response. ICU experience is required and CCRN or PCCN certification is preferred.
Responsibilities- Conducts ongoing needs assessments and formulates educational plans based on the data collected.
- Develops and coordinates the orientation process for assigned areas. Consistently meets with orientees, preceptors and members of the leadership team, and utilizes an Education Action Plan, as necessary.
- Actively participates in quality and safety initiatives.
- Implements educational programs to enhance the competence and skills of nursing staff, utilizing innovative teaching methodologies and technologies to engage learners effectively.
- Develops evidence-based and culturally competent educational curricula in accordance with the Association of Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) standards, addressing the learning needs of team members across various levels of expertise and specialties.
- Uses the ANPD Practice Model to create and evaluate department specific education.
- Conducts ongoing assessment and verification of team member proficiency by observing practice at the point of care.
- Collaborates with department leadership to review orientee progress and provide feedback on…
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