Under general supervision of the Department Manager, and according to established policies and procedures, the Education Resource Nurse supports orientation and onboarding of new team members, ongoing education projects and mandatory education. The Education Resource Nurse designs, plans, and manages education projects. Follows established policies, procedures, professional guidelines, adult learning principles, and evidence-based practice to align education goals with business needs and identified strategies of Tampa General Hospital. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.

Clinical Duties:

Under general supervision and according to established nursing standards, policies, procedures and professional guidelines, delivers nursing care to patients. Collaborates and participates with the manager in unit operations. Exercises independent judgment and advanced clinical skills. Plans and implements nursing care; documents nursing assessments, identifies and reports situations requiring intervention, formulates and communicates goals and directed plan of care; assures patients' rights.

Education Duties:

Designs learning and delivers training, to facilitate organizational change. Measures and evaluates impact of education and contributes to the improvement of human performance. Duties may include coordination and support of unit orientation through check ins with orientees/preceptors. Assists in completion of mandatory education initiatives such as new policies, new products, house-wide initiatives; and unit-based requirements. Provides bedside re-education as needed. Facilitates student activities on the unit and serves as liaison to faculty for unit-based issues. Assists with clinical ladder activities (if applicable to department) and promotion of national certification. Serves as subject matter expert as needed to represent departments. Posts class dates and assists with registration as needed.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and Bachelors in Nursing (BSN) required. Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida and three years related work experience required. Certification in specialty approved for the ANCC Magnet requirement, preferred. Ability to read, write and speak English clearly and distinctly. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required. Knowledge of Microsoft Access, Project, Publisher, and Front Page desired.