The Professional Development Specialist is a clinician with a high degree of knowledge, skill, and competence in patient education and current nursing practices. Provides educational services to the department of nursing, and other ancillary services as appropriate. Acts as a liaison to educational institutions and coordinates student rotation schedules with the hospital directors. Researches and provides educational materials for staff and the community.He / She takes an active role in supporting staff development and retention, and is responsible for not only collaboration on development and retention initiatives, but also develops innovative approaches to improve the program’s effectiveness. The educator acts as a resources, role model, researcher, and consultant of inpatient care, and a mentor.The educator maintains standards, supports performance improvement of the facility, and staff development.
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Tampa General is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with over 15,000 team members, is one of the region’s largest employers.
Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25 and is nationally ranked as among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in eight specialties. Additionally, Tampa General was ranked as “high performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 12 procedures and conditions.
TGH partners with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine to pioneer breakthrough treatments, conduct game-changing clinical research and train the next generation of health care professionals. TGH is the region's only academic health system, having been affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine since the school was created in the early 1970s.
TGH is the area’s only Level I trauma center and one of two ABA-verified Adult & Pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters, we are able to transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to the leading organ transplant center in the country, having performed more than 14,000 adult solid organ transplants, including the state’s first successful heart transplant in 1985. Tampa General Hospital is committed to serving all residents of West Central Florida. We provide comprehensive health services, ranging from wellness and primary care to the most complex specialty care and post-acute services.
