Baptist Health is the region’s largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 28,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 25 years, we’ve been named one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 45 high-performing honors. What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients’ shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels out commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we’re all in. Description: This position is recognized for clinical expertise directly supporting the educational needs of clinical advanced practice providers (APPs) in an area of specialization for the advancement of clinical practice and professional development. The position entails the utilization of education, planning and coordination that demonstrates expertise in clinical practice. Participates in the collaboration and consultation with administrative disciplines for new programs and service improvement. Utilizes research principles to facilitate and promote evidence based practice. The Clinical APP Education Specialist is competent in medical diagnosis, treatment, ordering & prescribing of medications, etc. Works directly with staff, administration, operational leadership, physicians, patients and families to coordinate patient care and ensure the highest quality of care across the continuum as an expert in selected practice areas. Will integrate current knowledge of professional issues, trends in health care and technological advances into their scope of practice. The Clinical APP Education Specialist must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Supports the mission and vision of BHSF, and the Advanced Practice Providers Team. Estimated salary range for this position is $126148.63 - $167777.68 / year depending on experience. Qualifications: Degrees: Masters. Additional Qualifications: Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) License or Physician Assistant License required. 8 years of APP experience required. Obtain medical staff credentialing and privileges. Compliant with state requirements for CEUs/CMEs and licensure renewal. DEA License required as per specialty. Life Support Certificate (BLS, NRP, PALS, ACLS) as per department standard. National certification required (NCCPA National certification required for Physician Assistants, Acute Care, Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Acute Care or other national Nurse Practitioner certification required for Nurse Practitioners), Specialty certification preferred. Minimum Required Experience: 8 Years EOE, including disability/vets
Overview Demonstrates application of the nursing process as a role model and consistently promotes the professional image of nursing. Able to keep up to date with the latest evidence based practice to validate staff competencies and present didactic presentations. Also follows new staff throughout their classroom and clinical orientation. Successfully completes all clinical competencies and testing annually. Responsibilities Customer Services: Communicate in a professional manner. Follows telephone etiquette. Adheres to principles of enhancing positive patient experience. Maintains security with computer access. Follows HIPAA Guidelines established by Bronx Care Health System. Completes a learning needs assessment on all units. Manages time effectively and is organized. Through Staff Orientation leads/assists groups to enhance the clinical practice of nurses and improve patient outcomes. Designs programs and creates lesson plans that are congruent with the organizations strategic plans, regulatory requirements, and nursing standards. Participates in a weekly clinical assessment of New Orientee’s progress with the unit support team. Advances nursing practice through participation in professional organizations, publications and presentations. Facilitates teamwork at all times, addresses issues and concerns with peers, subordinates and supervisor with a positive problem solving approach. As approachable and cooperative. 1. Nursing/Nursing Practice Acts as a “lead” for monthly Orientation to facilitate the program. Organizes and coordinates staff in-services. Provides unit education and creates practice alerts for certain practice changes. Collaborates with nurses to develop practice environments that support shared decision making. Assists the staff in developing critical thinking and clinical judgment. Creates a nursing care environment that stimulates continuous self-learning, reflective practice, feeling of ownership and demonstration of responsibility and accountability. Collaborates with nurse managers on content and operational design of orientation, clinical competency and other clinical educational program development. Provides educational support for all new and experienced staff. Performs waive tests according to policy and procedure. 1. Direct Patient Care Serves as a reliable source of information on the latest evidence supporting cost effective, safe nursing practices. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team using the nursing process to integrate the nursing perspective into a comprehensive plan of care of the patient/family. Facilitates educational programs for patients, families and groups. Identifies, collects and analyzes data that serve as a basis for program design and outcome measurement. 1. Accountability/Work Ethic · Demonstrates an understanding of the organizations fire/safety plan, emergency preparedness plan and patient safety goals. Wears employee ID badge at all times. Demonstrates flexibility in schedule to accommodate organization needs. Accepts special projects as determined by Director of Education & Research 1. PATIENT ADVOCACY – CUSTOMER SERVICE Attitude – Presents to patients/customers with appropriate attitude. Privacy – Respects patient/customer privacy. Maintains a secure and trusting work environment. Appearance – Maintains an appropriate professional appearance. Maintains working environment in a clean, safe, orderly manner. Qualifications All RNs - graduation from an accredited school of nursing Experienced RNs – progressive clinical experience at least 2 years MSN prepared
