Nursing Professional Development Specialist (Up to $13,900 in Hiring Incentives)

Company: Lee Health
Location: Fort Myers
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

Nursing Professional Development Specialist (Up to $13,900 in Hiring Incentives) at Lee Health summary: The Nursing Professional Development Specialist at Lee Memorial Hospital is dedicated to enhancing clinical excellence through the development of training programs and competency validation for nursing staff. This role involves organizing and implementing educational initiatives while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure high standards of patient care and staff satisfaction. Candidates should possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and have substantial clinical experience, with a preference for those with a Master's degree and teaching experience. Location: Lee Memorial Hospital -2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers FL 33901 Department: Clinical Education Work Type: Full Time Shift: Shift 1/ to Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $35.04 - $47.30 / hour Join us on this journey where your unique contributions are not only acknowledged but celebrated. At Lee Health, we go beyond the ordinary, creating a work culture that mirrors our dedication to excellence. Your career here is more than a job; it's an opportunity to be part of an organization committed to your growth and well-being. Come be a valued member of a team that's shaping the future of healthcare. Summary The Nursing Professional Development Specialist is responsible for facilitating the development of clinical excellence in assigned areas through active participation in system, campus/, and unit based orientation, training, ongoing staff development, and competency validation. Designs, organizes, implements, and evaluates learning programs that facilitate the professional growth, skill development, initial/ and ongoing competence, and attainment of standards of care for direct care providers for assigned units. Learning programs will be developed, implemented, and evaluated using nursing theory, nursing clinical expertise, standards of practice, and the principles of pedagogy and andragogy theory. Actively participates and collaborates in multi-disciplinary unit, campus, and system wide performance improvement teams to enhance safety, patient and staff satisfaction, staff clinical competence, and standards of care. Having a career with Lee Health offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Hiring Incentives (Relocation) Total $13,900.00
• Room for growth and development in your career
• Supportive Leadership
• Paid Time Off (Uncapped)
• Top Tier Health Coverage with no cost services at Employee Health Clinics
• Education Reimbursement after 90 days
• Up to 5% retirement match
• Supplemental benefits (Pet Insurance/Legal Insurance/Etc) Requirements Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Required, Masters Degree in Nursing Education or a Masters Degree in Nursing Preferred, post graduate certification in education preferred. Experience: At least five years bedside clinical experience in acute care setting. Previous experience in an approved specialty area in the acute care setting and formal or informal teaching experience in acute care setting is preferred. License: Current Florida RN Licensure Certification: AHA Basic Life Support current card for at least 90 days after hire date.ACLS, TNCC, ENPC or other as mandated by VP/Director, and completed by timeline given. Professional certification in a designated specialty is preferred, or ProfessionalNursing Development. Other: Demonstrates a commitment to life-long learning. Membership in professional/academic organizations is preferred. Basic computer skills; MS Windows, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher, and MS Excel. US:FL:Fort Myers Keywords: nursing education, clinical training, professional development, competency validation, healthcare education, nursing staff development, patient care standards, staff training, acute care nursing, nursing leadership

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