Clinical Education Specialist - ACCU

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is seeking a qualified Education Specialist to collaborate with the point-of-care education council and other educators. The role focuses on analyzing educational needs, applying ADDIE-based design to create learning initiatives, and guiding implementation to improve patient care outcomes.

The position emphasizes professional development, ensuring comprehensive evaluation of education activities, and maintaining clinical knowledge to support learners

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and Master's degree in a related field.
• OH License in clinical discipline.
• Education Specialist I Required: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing; Minimum 2 years’ experience in related job discipline.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and validate educational needs of individuals or groups at the point of care using formal data collection methods.
• Lead departmental planning, design, and implementation of educational initiatives to achieve outcomes.
• Provide formal and informal consultation to influence learning plan implementation and remove barriers to learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Primary LocationLocation ADepartmentPatient Service EducatorsShiftRotating (United States of America)ScheduleFull timeWeekly Hours32FTE0.8Employee StatusRegular

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analysis- Collaborates and works closely with point of care education council, Education Consultant, and other educators to analyze and validate educational needs of individuals or groups within the point of care. Employs a formalized process to develop data collection and analysis methods to determine the educational needs of individuals/ groups at the point of care. Formal assessment of learning needs is completed at least once each year for the point of care.
• Design and Outcomes- Assumes leadership role at the departmental level in planning, designing, and implementing educational initiatives to achieve expected outcomes at the point of care. Applies the ADDIE model to planned education in order to prescribe a variety of strategies, alternatives and resources to accomplish learning goals Partners with other point of care leaders to demonstrate effective resource management at the point of care.
• Consultation and Implementation- Synthesizes information, provides consultation and feedback, both formal and informal, to influence the implementation of learning plans. Enhance the abilities of others to learn by identifying and removing barriers to learning. Institutes alternative learning opportunities at the point of care.
• Evaluation- Designs and ensures a comprehensive evaluation of the education activity and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes at the point of care level.
• Professional Development- Demonstrates and maintains depth and breadth of clinical knowledge, skills and competence in the point of care setting. Assists at point of care to effectively provide education techniques to enhance learning at the point of care. Evaluates his/her own practice in relation to professional practice standards, guidelines, statutes, rules and regulations.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a related field AND Master's degree in a related field
• 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
• OH License in clinical discipline
• Education Specialist I Required: Bachelor's degree in Nursing Minimum 2 years' experience in related job discipline

ABOUT US

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's. Cincinnati Children's is:Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025), America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation'sAmerica's Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) We Embrace Innovation-Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That's why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we're creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future-for all of us.Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

EEO STATEMENTS

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability