Clinical Professional Development Specialist

UnityPoint Health•Muscatine, IA

About The Position

The Clinical Professional Development Specialist is committed to ensuring education services and resource support to patient care leadership, clinical staff, and patients. This is accomplished through a variety of services; from staff development and continuing education for employees, to a leadership role in committee/project work. The position requires an independent, critical thinking, self-motivated individual who demonstrates effective decision-making and problem-solving skills, flexibility, and the ability to take a leadership role in facilitating organizational change through partnerships with staff and managers. May spend up to 25% of time in staffing role. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Requirements

Registered Nurse-Licensed and Registered in the State of Iowa
3 Years of Acute Care Experience
State of Iowa RN
BCLS
ACLS
PALS or NRP
Must be BCLS/ACLS/PALS instructor certified within first year of service

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred

Responsibilities

Delivers onboarding training activities for nursing clinical faculty and students and orienting newly hired patient care employees
Develops and updates curricula. Delivers continuing education modules and courses.
Assesses competencies and education needs of clinical staff
Facilitates in-service activities, emerging leader programs
Consults with department managers and directors regarding education plans for staff development
Designs, plans, facilitates and evaluates various programs for continuing education contact hours and to improve knowledge and increase skills of patient care employees
Provides career and academic coaching and guidance to clinical staff
Creating/supporting clinical advancement models
Assists department managers with building competency for high potential individual contributors as part of succession planning
Precepting nursing students