Medical​/Surgical Professional Development Practitioner, RN - Wiregrass Ranch Hospital, Wesley Chapel, FL

Site: FMCOH Wiregrass Ranch Hospital

Location:

Wesley Chapel, Florida

Position:
Professional Development Practitioner for Medical/Surgical

Department:
Clinical Learning

Elevating Healthcare in Wesley Chapel and West Florida, Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital is poised to revolutionize healthcare in Wesley Chapel and the broader West Florida region. This five-story, state-of-the-art multi-specialty hospital spans 380,000 square feet, purpose-built to serve one of Florida’s fastest-growing communities with exceptional, outcomes-focused care.

• Opening with 102 beds, expandable to 300 beds at full build-out
• 9 advanced operating rooms, including a hybrid OR with real-time imaging capabilities
• Comprehensive services in cardiology, neurology, oncology, surgery, and more

From life‑saving procedures to advanced diagnostics, this facility is engineered to meet the evolving needs of our community with precision and compassion.

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.

• Graduate from an approved school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
• Three (3) years of related clinical experience required within a Medical/Surgical setting.
• Experience with cardiac telemetry monitoring and neurological conditions is preferred
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida required.
• National specialty certification in area of practice must be obtained within two (2) years of hire, except in cases where there is no certification available.
• Basic life support, advanced life support, pediatric advanced life support, neonatal resuscitation program certification as required by department or unit.

• 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 skills.
• Evaluates competency verification methods; analyzes data and reports findings to key stakeholders.
• Collaborates on initiatives that influence department specific and/or organizational outcomes with site education manager or education designee approval.
• Collaborates with Clinical Learning to enhance clinical skills and professional development of team members.
• Promotes and encourages team member participation in professional (i.e., AORN, AWHONN, etc.), departmental, and…