Learning Consultant

About Orlando Health

Orlando Health is a trusted healthcare organization with over 100 years of legacy, delivering compassionate care across Florida through hospitals, specialty institutes, urgent care, primary care, and outpatient centers. Our team of over 27,000 professionals supports communities spanning Florida's east and west coasts.

Benefits and Recognition

• Comprehensive benefits beginning from the first day of employment including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, free college education programs, retirement savings plans, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, backup elder and childcare, pet insurance, paid time off and holidays for full-time and part-time staff.
• Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers in 2024, the highest-ranked healthcare organization in Metro Orlando.
• Highlighted as a “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare, reflecting a positive and supportive workplace culture.

Position Summary

The Learning Consultant is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, facilitating, and assessing general and specialty-specific educational programs to enhance clinical skills and knowledge among healthcare team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments and develop Education Action Plans to improve clinical and educational competence across the organization.
• Deliver both general and specialty-specific training to ensure safe, effective, and competent practice among team members.
• Provide ongoing preceptor development and specialized training programs for Learning Specialist roles.
• Collaborate with Learning Specialists to design and administer standardized Annual Competency Review assessments for licensed and non-licensed clinical staff.
• Create test questions for the Annual Competency Review online database applying sound test construction principles and assemble unit-specific assessments.
• Develop and facilitate educational programs integrating adult learning theories, in partnership with Learning Specialists and unit leadership.
• Participate actively in quality and safety initiatives to support practice improvement aligned with organizational standards.
• Encourage team member engagement in professional growth and organizational involvement.
• Demonstrate accountability through participation in professional organizations and contribute to clinical evaluations.
• Assist in recruitment activities including selection, evaluation, and hiring of team members.
• Provide educational materials and curricula to ensure knowledge retention and compliance with regulatory and organizational policies.
• Effectively communicate ideas verbally and in writing to individuals and groups.
• Embrace and advocate for change within the organization.
• Deliver formal educational presentations and serve as a preceptor for new Learning Consultants as well as support precepting for Learning Specialist I and II roles.
• Engage in committees and initiatives that align with strategic organizational goals.
• Pursue professional development opportunities to enhance role effectiveness.
• Create and foster opportunities for developing critical thinking and reasoning skills among staff.
• Utilize assessments and critical thinking skills to design tailored education development plans.
• Apply knowledge of research methods and evidence-based practice guidelines to address learning needs.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance adhering to Orlando Health policies and comply with state and federal standards including ADA and FMLA.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

Additional Duties

• Understand and apply legal, patient rights, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Act as liaison and consultant across department committees on educational matters.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Education, or related field required.
• Current Registered Nurse license in Florida mandatory.
• Valid BLS/Healthcare Provider certification required.
• National specialty certification such as Nursing Professional Development or Certified Nurse Educator, or relevant clinical certification is required except where unavailable.
• Minimum of five years acute care hospital clinical experience including at least three years in a specialty area.
• At least one year experience in an educational role.