Clinical Program Specialist - Ancillary

Owensboro Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is seeking a clinical education specialist to provide oversight, consultation, research, management, and education in a defined clinical area. The role emphasizes advancing evidence‑based practice and continuous learning.

You will develop, plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs, monitor outcomes, and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements while serving as a liaison among patients, staff, physicians, and the

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Associate's degree or higher in related field required upon hire.
• Current licensure or certification in clinical specialty required upon hire.
• BLS certification required within 45 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an expert consultant for team members in areas of program development, clinical practice, and professional growth.
• Develops, plans, implements, and evaluates educational programs and utilizes methods, measurements, and tools to evaluate achievement of learning goals.
• Manages clinical research projects in support of evidence-based practice and disseminates findings while ensuring follow-up is completed.
• Maintains awareness of current trends, practice changes, and research findings related to program.
• Coordinates activities and projects to meet organizational and regulatory requirements; monitors local, state, and federal regulations.
• Rounds on and serves as a liaison between patient, clinical staff, physicians, and the community to maximize resources and resolve barriers to the plan of care.
• Provides care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization.
• May provide support, counseling, and expert guidance to patients and families to promote their ability to understand and meaningfully participate in the healthcare process and personal decision‑making.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Stress tolerance

Clinical specialization

Education

Associate's degree or higher in related field

Job description

Weekend Requirements: As Needed | Work Hours: 8-430 | Status: Part Time - 0.5 FTE (40 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department: Accreditation

Job Summary

Provides oversight, consultation, research, management, and education in a specific clinical area.

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as an expert consultant for team members in areas of program development, clinical practice, and professional growth.
• Develops, plans, implements, and evaluates educational programs and utilizes methods, measurements, and tools to evaluate achievement of learning goals.
• Manages clinical research projects in support of evidence-based practice and disseminates findings while ensuring follow-up is completed.
• Maintains awareness of current trends, practice changes, and research findings related to program.
• Coordinates activities and projects to meet organizational and regulatory requirements; monitors local, state, and federal regulations.
• Rounds on and serves as a liaison between patient, clinical staff, physicians, and the community to maximize resources and resolve barriers to the plan of care.
• Provides care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization.
• May provide support, counseling, and expert guidance to patients and families to promote their ability to understand and meaningfully participate in the healthcare process and personal decision‑making.

Skills and Attributes

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under general supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.

Position Requirements

• Work Experience: A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience required
• Education: Associate's degree or higher in related field required upon hire
• Additional Education Information: None
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current licensure or certification in clinical specialty required upon hire AND BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 45 days of employment in this position

Organizational Responsibilities

Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information

This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

(Office Environment)

• Standing: Occasionally
• Walking: Occasionally
• Sitting: Frequently
• Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Rarely
• Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
• Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely
• Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Rarely
• Carrying 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
• Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Rarely
• Climbing: Rarely
• Bending/Stooping: Rarely
• Kneeling: Rarely
• Crouching/Crawling: Rarely
• Reaching: Occasionally
• Talking: Frequently
• Hearing: Frequently
• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
• Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
• Running: Rarely
• Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
• Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
• Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure: Low risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

• INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
• RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
• TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
• INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
• SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
• EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

Owensboro Health is a nonprofit health system with a mission to heal the sick and to improve the health of the communities we serve in Kentucky and Indiana. The system includes Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, nationally recognized for design, architecture and engineering; Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital; Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center; the Owensboro Health Medical Group comprised of over 200 providers at more than 30 locations; three outpatient Healthplex facilities, a certified medical fitness facility, the Healthpark; a surgical weight loss center and program, and the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center.