Nursing Professional Development Specialist

Cleveland Clinic

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Join Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital and experience healthcare at its best. This facility is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will provide stellar patient care, work with state-of-the-art technology and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Our Nursing Professional Development Specialist supports Cleveland Clinic’s mission through evidence-based practice which provides up-to-date information to educate those who serve. We strive for excellence in all areas, use critical thinking skills, and provide care for optimal outcomes. This position will be based at South Pointe and Marymount Hospitals where you will support the needs of the Critical and Progressive Care departments, teams, and caregivers. A caregiver in this position works days Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. You will work on-site at South Pointe and Marymount Hospitals.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Current state licensure as Registered Nurse (RN)
Two years of recent nursing experience with demonstrated clinical expertise to include clinical nursing experience, preceptor, BCLS or ACLS instructor
Demonstrated knowledge of education methodology such as needs assessment, curriculum development, instructional design, and principles of adult learning
Presentation skills

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Master's degree in Nursing with a non-nursing Bachelor’s degree is acceptable
Certification in specialty
Two years of recent inpatient critical care experience preferred (ICU, ED, PACU)

Responsibilities

Design, direct, implement, and evaluate educational offerings based on knowledge, skills and learning levels of nursing staff.
Identify learning needs and desires of nursing personnel.
Develop and utilize appropriate evaluation systems to determine the effectiveness of educational activities.
Consult with individuals within the Nursing Institute and Ambulatory Nursing, CCF and the community regarding professional nursing practice and roles.
Assist in the development of department specific orientation and competencies.
Assist departments in orientation of staff.
Develop and maintain a cataloging system for tracking and retrieval of all available teaching-learning resources.