Curriculum Development Specialist

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The Curriculum Development Specialist is a specially trained highly skilled professional providing clinical leadership with proficient knowledge and skills in assessment of educational needs and/or delivery of education for health care professionals. The Curriculum Development Specialist is also responsible for the assessment, development and evaluation of clinical training programs including the integration of theory and research into clinical practice. The Curriculum Development Specialist will also review and assess staff/student skills and design and develop educational programs to address deficiencies. This position will also function as a liaison with other departments/clinics/unit leadership to provide evidence based practices that yield patient safety, high quality care for patients and families while assessing and determining training needs as well as implement and evaluate educational programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Five (5) years of nursing specialty experience, including two (2) years in nursing education or program assessment/development required.
Registered Nurse in the State of Arkansas
Certification in area of specialty in which position resides or obtainable within two years of hire.
Able to follow oral and written instructions and communicate with others effectively.
Ability to document services provided
Understanding of regulatory and compliance organizations/agencies
Knowledgeable in medical terminology
Excellent customer relations skills
Understands and abides by confidentiality policies

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Nursing
Experience in an academic medical setting
National Nursing Certification in the specialty area of for the position

Responsibilities

Provides clinical leadership while meeting the educational and informational needs of new employees, experienced staff, and students.
Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates both formal and informal educational and professional development activities based on the educational needs of staff; included orientation, staff updates, ongoing continuing education, and competencies.
The Curriculum Development Specialist is a teacher, educational leader, innovator, and someone who supports nursing skills and the highest possible standards of care.
Applies EBP to orientation and ongoing education, utilizing educational principles which have demonstrated effectiveness.
Conducts and reviews annual educational needs assessments to develop new curricula or revise existing curricula to meet the needs of unit leadership and staff members.
Uses adult learning principles, communication skills, and teaching methods.
Works collaboratively with unit leadership to promote the growth and development of clinical staff using best practice.
Provides learning opportunities to assist personnel in gaining knowledge, skills and appropriate behaviors necessary to perform assigned duties competently.
Other duties as assigned.