What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Professional Development Specialist (Education) position at UPMC?
UPMC Northwest
Seneca, PA
Full Time Educator
Join us as a Clinical Professional Development Specialist and empower nurses through dynamic orientation and ongoing education that elevates patient care every day.
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 unit‑based 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 department‑based 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 non‑traditional hours based on unit needs.
- Perform duties in accordance with system‑wide competencies and behaviors.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000