What are the responsibilities and job description for the Critical Care Educator | Clinical Education | FT Days position at UF Health?
UF Health Leesburg Hospital has been serving the health care needs of our community for 58 years. The hospital offers advanced cardiac care including one of the largest cardiothoracic surgery programs in the state. The American College of Cardiology has recognized UF Health Leesburg Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain by awarding a Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation — its highest and best level of accreditation. UF Health Leesburg Hospital also offers advanced orthopedic surgery, stroke care, emergency services as well as labor and delivery care.
The hospital is part of UF Health Central Florida, a not-for-profit health care system and the largest most comprehensive provider of health care services in the region. UF Health Central Florida provides inpatient acute hospital services at UF Health Leesburg Hospital and UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital, inpatient rehabilitation services at UF Health Rehab Hospital – The Villages and diagnostic laboratory services at several locations. We take pride in providing progressive, innovative technology, along with building strong relationships with patients, families, physicians and residents of the communities we serve.
Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Corporate Director of Clinical Education, the Division Critical Care Clinical Educator serves as a mentor, instructor, and role model for clinical staff. The Division Critical Care Clinical Educator provides new hire onboarding education, new team member orientation guidance and evaluation, preceptor education and support, and clinically relevant education for patient care staff, in the classroom, simulation lab, and in clinical settings. The educator must have a thorough understanding of Critical Care nursing, and recent and relevant clinical experience in ICU, as well as a demonstrated ability to effectively impart knowledge to others. Participation in American Heart Association certification classes as an instructor is required. Ability to evaluate clinician skills and orientee progress, and ability to provide guidance which assists patient care givers to progress in their job performance is required. The Division Critical Care Clinical Educator will participate on committees and will contribute to the goals and vision of UFHCF. The educator will work collaboratively with the education team and clinical leaders to plan, implement, and deliver educational programs that support evidence based practice, and UFHCF policies and procedures. The Division Critical Care Clinical Educator will need to travel between facilities frequently to promote system wide education at each UFHCF Critical Care Unit. This position demands independence in the role to create and manage projects, as well as adherence to department leadership requisites.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s Degree from accredited nursing school required
Master’s Degree required (MSN, or M.Ed.)
If enrolled in MSN or M.Ed. program, must complete degree within one year of start date
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Florida Registered Nurse License
Basic Life Support Instructor, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor (All instructor certifications will be given 6 months to complete).
Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required
- Nationally Recognized Certification in Critical Care preferred such as CCRN or CEN.
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
- Minimum of 5 years in critical care areas of hospital including ICU, CCU, Cath Lab, ED, or any other critical care area.
- Preferred Cardiovascular (Open Heart) ICU experience
