RN Registered Nurse Educator Advanced Cardiothoracic Operating Room

AdventHealth is seeking an RN Registered Nurse Educator for the Advanced Cardiothoracic Operating Room in Orlando, Florida. This full-time, day shift position reports to leadership and focuses on managing, developing, and educating nursing staff within the cardiothoracic surgical unit while maintaining high standards of patient care and clinical excellence.

Clinical Setting

This role is based in the Cardiothoracic Operating Room, a specialized surgical environment requiring advanced knowledge of complex cardiac and thoracic procedures and patient populations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage assigned direct reports including recruitment, hiring, coaching, disciplinary actions, development, education, competencies, performance evaluations, and payroll functions
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills, creativity, and resource management to achieve quality performance and positive employee relations
• Foster a culture of psychological safety where team members feel supported, valued, and empowered to speak up, share concerns, and contribute meaningfully
• Promote evidence-based practice, ensuring quality outcomes and fostering a culture of safety, compassion, and continuous learning
• Provide ongoing education and training to nursing staff to maintain high competency levels
• Prepare the unit for audits and surveys by monitoring and maintaining unit compliance with regulatory standards, accrediting bodies, and hospital policies
• Coordinate staff education to maintain competencies and preparedness
• Manage nursing staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and optimal patient care
• Conduct regular staff meetings to communicate updates, address concerns, and provide guidance
• Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating ongoing service programs to ensure quality nursing and patient care
• Manage budgets and resources efficiently to meet financial and operational goals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Basic Life Support - CPR certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• One or more years of experience in cardiothoracic, cardiovascular, or cardiac ICU setting, or cardiovascular operating room experience
• Successful completion of a one-year minimum traineeship

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Master's degree in Nursing
• Prior management experience
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS) certification
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification
• Cardiac Surgery Certification (CSC)
• Cardiac Medicine Certification (CMC)
• Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse (CCTN) certification

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to lead employees within the Cardiothoracic Surgical unit in the delivery of patient care
• Ability to lead performance improvement initiatives on the Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit
• Critical thinking in relation to the operations of the Cardiothoracic Surgical unit and delivery of complex patient care
• Ability to manage the business of healthcare delivery on the Cardiothoracic Surgical unit
• Ability to assist and mentor others in relation to the complex technology utilized on the Cardiothoracic Surgical unit
• Excellent clinical practice knowledge and ability to apply this knowledge to the unit setting
• Ability to influence relationships and behaviors in relation to meeting the needs of the unit
• Acts as a role model for professionalism on the Cardiothoracic Surgical unit
• Department-specific advanced competencies as delineated by the Cardiothoracic Surgical unit

Schedule and Shift

• Full-time position
• Day shift
• United States of America

Location

601 E Rollins St

Orlando, Florida 32803

Compensation

$34.32 - $63.84 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance from Day One
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Four weeks of 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development opportunities
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Additional Requirements

• Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law
• Physical requirements apply; please review the linked physical requirements document for details