Nurse Education & Professional Development Specialist

UPMC; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Children's Hospital seeks a Clinical Professional Development Specialist to shape nursing staff education through onboarding, orientation, education mentoring and professional development. The role collaborates with frontline teams and leaders to improve quality and patient care outcomes.

You will mentor staff, lead unit-based onboarding, and participate in Performance Improvement initiatives across shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience as a registered nurse with a passion for education and coaching.
• Ability to mentor staff and support professional development.
• Experience with onboarding, orientation, and performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Builds relationships with frontline staff to support education.
• Delivers onboarding and orientation for new clinical staff.
• Mentors new preceptors and coaches clinical teams.
• Teaches care management and interdisciplinary planning.
• Participates in Performance Improvement projects.
• Supports patient education initiatives and engagement.

Job description

UPMC Children's Hospital seeks a Clinical Professional Development Specialist to shape nursing staff education through onboarding, orientation, education mentoring and professional development. The role collaborates with frontline teams and leaders to improve quality and patient care outcomes.

You will mentor staff, lead unit-based onboarding, and participate in Performance Improvement initiatives across shifts.