Nursing Professional Development Specialist, Para-Professional Education - West Penn

Highmark Inc. • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

GENERAL OVERVIEW: Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the educational activities for the assigned area(s) and participating in meeting the educational needs for assigned area(s).

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Nursing or Education -OR- relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of Master's Degree in Nursing or Education
• Current PA licensure as an RN
• 2 years of relevant clinical experience and 2 years of education/training experience
• CPR - American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Nice To Haves

• CPR instructor certification
• Certification in area of specialty

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, implements and evaluates educational programs and utilizes methods, measurements and tools to evaluate achievement of learning goals.
• Works in collaboration with leadership and staff to facilitate and implement quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Serves as an educational consultant for leadership and staff in areas of program development, clinical practice, regulatory compliance, professional development, and other assigned committee work.
• Participates in the coordination and continuity of orientation programs.
• Conducts and analyzes formal and informal learning needs with leadership and staff. Develops and implements annual competency and education plan(s).
• Performs other duties as assigned or required, including direct patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees