Nursing Professional Development Specialist

Cleveland Clinic • Vero Beach, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Professional Development Specialist at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital plans, implements, and evaluates nursing orientation and ongoing professional development for nurses. The specialist collaborates with hospital leadership and other Nursing Professional Development Specialists to coordinate programs that support improved patient care and safety. The role offers an opportunity for an experienced nurse, preferably with geriatric experience, to develop in nursing education.

The position is based at Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach, Florida. The posting identifies the schedule as PT days, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; the job details also list a day shift and an 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. schedule. The specialist works with nursing departments, educators, preceptors, project managers, and other stakeholders to identify learning needs, develop educational offerings, and evaluate their effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or a Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Two years of recent nursing experience with demonstrated clinical expertise, including clinical nursing experience, preceptor experience, or experience as a BCLS or ACLS instructor.
• Demonstrated knowledge of educational methodology, including needs assessment, curriculum development, instructional design, and principles of adult learning.
• Presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree.
• Two years of instructor or teaching experience.
• Geriatric experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and evaluate nursing orientation and ongoing professional development for nurses in all on-site nursing programs.
• Design, direct, implement, and evaluate educational offerings based on nursing staff knowledge, skills, and learning levels.
• Identify the learning needs and interests of nursing personnel.
• Develop and use evaluation systems to determine the effectiveness of educational activities.
• Consult with individuals within the Nursing Institute, Ambulatory Nursing, Cleveland Clinic, and the community regarding professional nursing practice and roles.
• Assist in developing department-specific orientation and competencies.
• Assist departments with caregiver orientation.
• Develop and maintain a cataloging system for tracking and retrieving teaching-learning resources.
• Collaborate with clinical instructors, preceptors, and project managers to set educational goals for individual students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time