Clinical Education Specialist - ACCU

Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking an Education Specialist I for the Patient Service Educators department in Cincinnati, OH. The role focuses on analyzing educational needs at the point of care and applying structured methods to design targeted learning experiences.

You will lead design initiatives using ADDIE, collaborate with care teams, provide guidance to educators, and evaluate outcomes. A nursing-related bachelor's and a state license are required, with at least two years of related

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required; a related master's degree is preferred.
• OH license in clinical discipline required.
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and validate educational needs of individuals or groups at the point of care.
• Lead departmental education initiatives using ADDIE to achieve outcomes.
• Provide formal and informal consultation to influence learning plan implementation.
• Design comprehensive evaluations of education activities and measure outcomes.
• Support professional development and ensure practice aligns with standards and regulations.

Skills

Educational analysis

Curriculum design

Stakeholder consultation

Program evaluation

Professional development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Master's degree in related field

OH License in clinical discipline

Job description

• 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.

Primary Location

Location A

Department

Patient Service Educators

Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

32

FTE

0.8

Employee Status

Regular

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)

Comprehensive Job Description Provided Upon Request.

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