Nursing Professional Development Specialist
About The Position
Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic’s Nursing Education team is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) to support the growth and development of entry-level nursing support caregivers. In this impactful role, you will help ensure caregivers are equipped to deliver safe, high-quality patient care through education, guidance and professional support. By investing in the success of entry-level caregivers, NPDSs play an important role in shaping career growth opportunities within Cleveland Clinic while also contributing to positive patient outcomes. A caregiver in this position works days| full-time| 8:00am—4:30pm.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
- Current state licensure as Registered Nurse (RN)
- 2 years of recent nursing experience with demonstrated clinical expertise required, including hands-on clinical practice and experience serving as a preceptor and/or BCLS or ACLS instructor
- Knowledge of education methodology such as needs assessment, curriculum development, instructional design, and principles of adult learning
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree (Master’s degree in Nursing with a non-nursing Bachelor’s degree is acceptable)
- Teaching experience beyond preceptor
- Med/Surg experience either in unit, as a preceptor/ instructor
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in supporting the evolving needs of caregivers across multiple locations
- Certification in specialty
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.
Benefits
- Endless support and appreciation
- Rewarding career
- Outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
