Clinical Professional Development Specialist (...
UPMC - Seneca, PA
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UPMC Northwest Seneca, PA Full Time Educator a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Join us as a Clinical Professional Development Specialist and empower nurses through dynamic orientation and ongoing education that elevates patient care every day. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Responsibilities + Develop and maintain strong working relationships across the organization through mentoring, support, teamwork, and positive communication with frontline clinical staff. + Clearly convey information and ideas through multiple communication methods to engage learners and support knowledge retention. + Serve as a formal and informal mentor to new clinical staff and support new preceptors in becoming confident and effective in their roles. + Lead unitu2011based onboarding and orientation activities. + Teach staff how to deliver comprehensive patient care, including assessment, interdisciplinary planning, implementation, evaluation, education, and discharge planning. + Identify, communicate, and respond to the learning needs of clinical staff. + Act as a resource and consultant for patients, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members within area of specialty. + Promote and support patient education initiatives for frontline clinical staff. + Participate in departmentu2011based performance improvement projects. + Participate in professional and community organizations. + Develop coaching and feedback skills to support UPMC Experience initiatives such as Bedside Shift Report, Hourly Rounding, and AIDET. + Provide training and education during nonu2011traditional hours based on unit needs. + Perform duties in accordance with systemu2011wide competencies and behaviors. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } + Bachelor's degree required + Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience required + Relevant teaching experience preferred + Emergency Department experience preferred Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances + CPR required per AHA standards (didactic + skills demonstration) within 30 days of hire + ACLS due within 1 year of hire or transfer + PALS due within 1 year of hire or transfer + Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) + Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) + Act 34 Clearance UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Created: 2026-03-23