Clinical Educator

Job Title: Clinical Educator
Location: Naples, FL
Employment Type: Temporary Contract | 6-Month Assignment
Department: Cardiovascular Services / Cath Lab / Clinical Education
Schedule: Flexible Scheduling to Accommodate Staff Education Across Shifts
Pay Rate: $110.00/hour
Clinical Setting: Hospital-Based Cardiac Catheterization Lab / Cardiovascular Services
Contract Duration: 6 Months

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Educator for a six-month contract opportunity in Naples, Florida.

The Clinical Educator will develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programs for Cath Lab nurses and cardiovascular healthcare professionals, focusing on clinical competency, staff development, and patient safety. Key responsibilities include staff orientation, competency assessments, in-service training, and specialized cardiovascular education.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), at least 3 years of professional nursing experience, and hands-on Cath Lab experience. This role requires strong clinical knowledge, teaching abilities, and collaboration with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to support evidence-based practices and quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver clinical education and training programs for Cath Lab nurses and cardiovascular healthcare professionals.
• Assess staff learning needs and create individualized or department-wide education plans.
• Design and facilitate new-hire orientation, in-service training, continuing education, and competency-based learning programs.
• Provide specialized instruction in cardiac catheterization procedures, cardiovascular nursing, patient monitoring, and clinical safety.
• Conduct competency assessments, identify performance gaps, and implement targeted education or remediation plans.
• Develop and maintain educational materials, presentations, curricula, training resources, and competency assessment tools.
• Apply adult learning principles and evidence-based teaching strategies to improve staff knowledge and clinical performance.
• Evaluate educational program effectiveness through staff feedback, competency results, and clinical performance measures.
• Update training programs to align with current clinical evidence, nursing standards, regulatory requirements, and accreditation guidelines.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership, department directors, and interdisciplinary teams to establish educational priorities and improve clinical outcomes.
• Provide clinical guidance, mentorship, and educational support to nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Support staff training on EMR systems, clinical documentation workflows, and healthcare technology.
• Facilitate education and competency validation for new cardiovascular equipment, procedures, and clinical techniques.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to assess new equipment and procedures for safety, effectiveness, and operational impact.
• Participate in developing evidence-based cardiovascular nursing standards and supporting quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to departmental committees and initiatives focused on patient safety, nursing excellence, and professional development.
• Maintain flexible scheduling to accommodate staff education across multiple shifts.
• Demonstrate professional leadership, sound clinical judgment, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Licensure: Active Florida RN license or an accepted multistate compact RN license authorizing practice in Florida.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of professional nursing experience.
• Cath Lab Experience: Previous hands-on Cardiac Catheterization Lab experience required.
• Certifications:
• Current BLS – American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
• Current ACLS – AHA or ARC.
• Clinical Knowledge: Strong understanding of cardiac catheterization, invasive cardiovascular procedures, patient monitoring, and cardiovascular patient safety.
• Clinical Education: Ability to develop, deliver, and evaluate staff education, orientation, and competency-based training programs.
• Instructional Skills: Knowledge of adult learning principles, curriculum development, educational materials, and effective teaching strategies.
• Competency Assessment: Ability to assess clinical performance, identify learning gaps, and develop appropriate remediation plans.
• Evidence-Based Practice: Familiarity with nursing standards, clinical best practices, regulatory requirements, and quality improvement processes.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Ability to mentor clinical staff and collaborate effectively with nursing leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Communication: Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Technical Skills: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Windows, and EMR systems, including the ability to train staff on clinical documentation workflows.
• Scheduling Flexibility: Ability to adjust working hours to support staff education across multiple shifts.
• Professional Skills: Strong organizational skills, time management, independent judgment, problem-solving, and commitment to professional development.
• Pre-Employment: Must complete required background checks, health screenings, immunization documentation, competency assessments, and facility onboarding.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification.
• Previous experience as a Clinical Educator, Nurse Educator, Clinical Nurse Specialist, or Staff Development Coordinator.
• Experience developing and delivering Cath Lab-specific education, orientation, and competency validation programs.
• Strong background in invasive cardiovascular procedures, cardiac catheterization, and acute cardiovascular patient care.
• Experience mentoring, onboarding, and evaluating Cath Lab nurses, including developing individualized remediation plans.
• Familiarity with healthcare regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and clinical education compliance.
• Experience implementing new cardiovascular equipment, procedural training, and clinical workflow improvements.
• Involvement in nursing professional development, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.
• Experience providing EMR and clinical informatics training to healthcare staff.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead educational initiatives using evidence-based instructional methods while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.