Clinical Training Specialist, RN

Jobtailor; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Ames, IA, is seeking a Clinical Training Coordinator to improve the competency and satisfaction of clinical staff through comprehensive orientation and ongoing training. The role emphasizes curriculum development, classroom and virtual instruction, and on-the-job coaching to maintain high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities include assessing training needs, coordinating CLIA Waived Testing, supporting BLS training, and reporting data to drive quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program accepted by the Iowa Board of Nursing for licensure.
• 1 year of work experience providing/coordinating training
• Effective verbal and written communication; basic computer skills

Responsibilities

• Improve staff competency and satisfaction through orientation, onboarding and ongoing training.
• Develop curriculum and facilitate training for medical clinical support staff.
• Coordinate, train and monitor CLIA Waived Testing.
• Support Basic Life Support training and compliance reporting.
• Partner with Training Manager to ensure effective onboarding.
• Report training data and provide feedback on quality and performance improvements.
• Participate in Clinical Risk Management and Joint Commission activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Adult learning principles

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Discretion in confidentiality

Customer service

Data reporting

Education

RN licensure (Iowa)

BLS Instructor Certification

Mandatory Reporter Training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Improve competency, skill sets, productivity and satisfaction of clinical staff through orientation, onboarding and ongoing training
• Complete and report on assessments of competency and clinical training needs
• Develop curriculum and facilitate and evaluate training for medical clinical support staff
• Facilitate learning through classroom instruction, virtual training and on-the-job coaching
• Provide and coordinate clinical support staff orientation and onboarding training plans
• Provide skills training as indicated
• Assess clinical staff training needs and recognize new competency issues
• Assist in development of training plans
• Develop training that meets evidence-based practice, standards and regulations
• Facilitate training in technical skills, critical/analytical skills and soft skills necessary for quality patient care
• Coordinate, train and monitor CLIA Waived Testing
• Support Basic Life Support training and compliance reporting
• Partner with the Training Manager to ensure effective training and onboarding
• Report on training data and provide feedback regarding data-driven process, quality and performance improvement
• Evaluate staff performance and quality assurance of training efforts
• Participate in Clinical Risk Management and performance improvement activities
• Participate in Joint Commission accreditation activities for Waived Testing and National Patient Safety Goals
• Participate on committees and interdisciplinary project groups
• Collaborate with the direct supervisor and Human Resources on performance concerns and employee success plans
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited nursing program accepted by the Iowa Board of Nursing for licensure
• 5 years clinical nursing or clinic experience
• 1 year of work experience providing/coordinating training
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Able to consistently meet departmental work schedule as designated
• Ability to create education/curriculum for training and in-services with an understanding of adult learning
• Familiarity with procedures and healthcare equipment and practices used in medical/dental clinics or programs
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure information management
• Maintain high standards of courtesy, customer service and cooperation with coworkers, patients and visitors, and exceptional job performance
• Capacity to maintain accurate records and exercise discretion in handling confidential information
• Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the State of Iowa
• BLS certification as an instructor (must be obtained within Introductory Period if not current)
• Mandatory Reporter Training approved for the State of Iowa (must be obtained within Introductory Period if not current)
• Current driver’s license (must be obtained within Introductory Period if not current)
• Preferred: Community Health Center experience in clinic setting
• Preferred: Experience training adult learners
• Preferred: Bilingual in English/Spanish

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and facilitating training programs for clinical staff, ensuring compliance with evidence-based practices and regulatory standards. Proficient in assessing training needs and implementing effective onboarding and orientation processes to enhance staff competency and patient care quality.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Registered Nurse Licensed In Iowa
• BLS Certification
• Training Program Development
• Clinical Staff Orientation
• Adult Learning Principles

Hard Skills

• Clinical Training Needs Assessment
• Curriculum Development
• Classroom Instruction
• Virtual Training Facilitation
• Technical Skills Training
• Critical/Analytical Skills Training
• Data Reporting
• Quality Assurance Evaluation
• Healthcare Equipment Familiarity
• Information Management

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Customer Service
• Collaboration
• Organizational Skills
• Discretion in Confidentiality

Certifications & Qualifications

• BLS Instructor Certification
• Mandatory Reporter Training

Industry Keywords

• Clinical Risk Management
• Joint Commission Accreditation
• CLIA Waived Testing
• Community Health Center Experience
• Patient Safety Goals

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Applications