Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator

Company: Lee Health
Location: Fort Myers
Posted on: March 28, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Lee Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Educator for a nursing job in Fort Myers, Florida. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Educator - Discipline: RN - Duration: Ongoing - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours, days - Employment Type: Staff /n/n Location:HealthPark Medical Center -9981 So HealthPark CircleFort Myers FL 33908 Department: Operating Room Work Type: Full Time Shift: Shift 1/6:30:00 AM to 3:00:00 PM 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. We are seeking an experienced Nursing Educator who has experience working in Surgical Services for an Acute Hospital. Summary The Nursing Educator, referred to as 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, on-going 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) $8,500.00 and (Housing) $1,800 for 3 months. 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 /n/n Lee Health Job ID 78619. Posted job title: Nursing Educator- Surgical Services About Lee Health Lee Health is one of the largest public health systems in the U.S. and one of the largest not-for-profit public health system and Safety Net Hospital in Florida that receives no direct tax support. Benefits - Employee assistance programs - Wellness and fitness programs - Medical benefits - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - Pet insurance - Life insurance - Discount program

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