Clinical Professional Development Specialist (Education)

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OtherDevelopmentHealthcare ClinicalENT Specialist

UPMC Northwest
Seneca, PA
Full Time Educator

Join us as a Clinical Professional Development Specialist and empower nurses through dynamic orientation and ongoing education that elevates patient care every day.

Responsibilities

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→Develop and maintain strong working relationships across the organization through mentoring, support, teamwork, and positive communication with frontline clinical staff.
→Clearly convey information and ideas through multiple communication methods to engage learners and support knowledge retention.
→Serve as a formal and informal mentor to new clinical staff and support new preceptors in becoming confident and effective in their roles.
→Lead unit‑based onboarding and orientation activities.
→Teach staff how to deliver comprehensive patient care, including assessment, interdisciplinary planning, implementation, evaluation, education, and discharge planning.
→Identify, communicate, and respond to the learning needs of clinical staff.
→Act as a resource and consultant for patients, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members within area of specialty.
→Promote and support patient education initiatives for frontline clinical staff.
→Participate in department‑based performance improvement projects.
→Participate in professional and community organizations.
→Develop coaching and feedback skills to support UPMC Experience initiatives such as Bedside Shift Report, Hourly Rounding, and AIDET.
→Provide training and education during non‑traditional hours based on unit needs.
→Perform duties in accordance with system‑wide competencies and behaviors.

→Bachelor’s degree required
→Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience required
→Relevant teaching experience preferred
→Emergency Department experience preferred

CPR required per AHA standards (didactic + skills demonstration) within 30 days of hire
ACLS due within 1 year of hire or transfer
PALS due within 1 year of hire or transfer
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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