Professional Development Practitioner/Learning Specialist
Location: Wiregrass Ranch Hospital – Wesley Chapel, FL
Schedule: Full Time, Monday through Friday, primarily days (may occasionally require evenings or early mornings based on unit needs)

Job Overview

The Professional Development Practitioner functions as a learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, and partner for practice transitions. This role designs, implements, and evaluates educational initiatives to enhance professional practice, support career growth, and promote lifelong learning across the hospital.

At Wiregrass Ranch Hospital, the Practitioner will primarily support Surgical Services including OR, Pre-Op, Post-Op, Endoscopy, and Cath Lab while also contributing to hospital-wide initiatives such as orientation, onboarding, life safety, CPR and BLS, and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training.

Essential Functions

• Conducts ongoing needs assessments and formulates educational plans based on 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 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, departmental, and organizational initiatives.

• Provides education to maintain ongoing knowledge and compliance with organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.

• Utilizes evidence-based, quality clinical practice consistent with research, organizational, and national practice standards.

• Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing learning by seeking out and integrating new knowledge and skills from diverse fields.

• Navigates and adapts to the dynamic nature of interdisciplinary projects, adjusting strategies and approaches as needed.

• Collaborates with healthcare professionals and educators from various disciplines to promote interdisciplinary learning and enhance integration of knowledge.

• Embraces change and uncertainty with a proactive and flexible mindset.

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

• Collaborates with Clinical Learning to assist with corporate-led courses as requested.

• Serves as a preceptor for Learning Specialists.

• Maintains visibility in the department, supporting day, night, and weekend shift team members.

• Functions as a resource for the comprehensive health records (CHR) system.

• Maintains accurate and comprehensive records of educational programs, assessments, and evaluations, ensuring compliance with ANPD documentation standards and regulatory requirements.

• Generates reports to demonstrate the impact of educational interventions on practice and support continuous improvement efforts.

• Collaborates with student services to assist with student placement.

• 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.

Education/Training

• Graduate from an approved school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

Licensure/Certification

• Current RN licensure in the State of Florida required.

• National specialty certification in area of practice must be obtained within two years of hire if available.

• Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program certifications as required by department.

Experience

• Three (3) years of related clinical experience required.

Preferred (not required)

• Prior experience teaching or developing educational content for clinical staff.

• Comfort teaching in both surgical and non-surgical subject areas.

• Willingness to train and shadow at Bayfront Hospital to prepare for Wiregrass Ranch programs.

• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in dynamic or start-up environments.

• Strong cultural fit with emphasis on teamwork, collaboration, and continuous learning.