Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Professional Development Practitioner, Full-Time Days

Position Summary

Orlando Health South Lake Hospital is a comprehensive medical and surgical acute care facility in Clermont, FL, serving the residents of Lake County. The hospital is committed to delivering expert and compassionate care and has been recognized as a national leader. As a Full-Time employee, you will be part of a team dedicated to providing high-quality care.

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Counsults 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 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 organizational initiatives.
• Maintains visibility in the department, supporting day, night, and weekend shift team members.
• Serves as a preceptor for the Learning Specialists.
• Maintains accurate and comprehensive records of educational programs, assessments, and evaluations, ensuring compliance with ANPD documentation standards, as well as other regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Generates reports to demonstrate the impact of educational interventions on practice and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
• 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.
• Three (3) years of related clinical experience required.