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Community Health Systems Educator Clinical Lead RN in Milton, Florida
Job Summary
The Clinical Educator Lead is responsible for designing, coordinating, and implementing comprehensive educational programs to meet the learning needs of clinical staff across the facility. Reporting to the Education Director, Manager, or designee, this role serves as a leader in clinical education initiatives, aligning training and development efforts with organizational goals, quality measures, and strategic objectives. The Clinical Educator Lead collaborates with department leaders, healthcare teams, and other educators to ensure the delivery of evidence-based, high-quality training that enhances staff competencies and supports excellent patient care.
Essential Functions
Assesses the educational needs of clinical staff and develops targeted training programs to address gaps in knowledge, skills, and competencies.
Designs, implements, and evaluates clinical training programs, including disease-specific education, procedural skills training, and simulation-based learning.
Collaborates with the Director of Education, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), and department leaders to ensure training initiatives align with strategic objectives and quality improvement goals.
Serves as a clinical resource and consultant for staff, providing expert guidance on patient care practices and procedures.
Coordinates and facilitates in-services, skills labs, and other learning opportunities to enhance staff proficiency and confidence.
Develops, revises, and maintains individualized goal-directed educational plans for clinical staff, ensuring alignment with current evidence-based practices.
Participates in key quality initiatives, providing training and support to meet regulatory requirements and organizational performance metrics.
Maintains current clinical skills and knowledge in assigned specialty areas, modeling best practices for staff.
Provides content-specific orientation training for new hires, clinical students, and graduate trainees to ensure smooth transitions into practice.
Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of educational programs through feedback, performance data, and outcomes analysis, making adjustments as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
Associate Degree in Nursing required
Bachelor's Degree or higher with an emphasis in Nursing or Nursing Education preferred
3-5 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably acute care required
1-3 years of teaching experience as a unit or facility educator required
3-5 years of experience in area of specific training need preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Expertise in adult learning principles, instructional design, and curriculum development.
Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse learners effectively.
Proficiency in using simulation technology, learning management systems, and other educational tools.
Demonstrated ability to assess training needs, design relevant programs, and measure outcomes.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality improvement processes in healthcare settings.
Ability to collaborate across disciplines and foster a culture of learning and professional development.
Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
BCLS - Basic Life Support required
Professional certification in nursing education or a related specialty preferred
Instructor status for multiple levels of Life Support, such as Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred
We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.
Santa Rosa Medical Center is a full-service, 129-bed hospital located in Milton, Florida. Our main focus is ensuring optimal patient care through the use of advanced technology, innovative medical and surgical treatments, and staff knowledge and experience. We strive to provide a positive healthcare experience for our patients and employees.
Santa Rosa County has a variety of activities that has something for everyone. Spend the day on one of our Emerald Coast beaches or go kayaking along the Blackwater River. Being minutes from Pensacola city offers an array of dining and nightlife options. This area has everything you’re looking for.
Santa Rosa Medical Center is accredited by the The Joint Commission. Our services include an accredited Sleep Disorders Center (https://www.srmcfl.com/sleep-care) by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The Women's Place is accredited in mammography (https://www.srmcfl.com/breast-imaging-diagnostic-imaging) by the American College of Radiology. The Center for Surgical Weight Loss (https://www.srmcfl.com/bariatric-weight-loss) at Santa Rosa Medical Center has received recognition from The Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.