Nursing Professional Development Specialist - New Nurse Success Coach

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic, Fairview Campus, seeks a Nursing Professional Development Specialist to educate caregivers using evidence‑based practice. You will create and teach educational content across campuses, applying nursing expertise to support professional development with a flexible schedule.

Minimum qualifications: BSN, current RN license, and two years of nursing experience with precepting or BCLS/ACLS instruction, plus knowledge of education methods and strong presentation skills.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Current RN licensure.
• Two years of recent nursing experience with demonstrated clinical expertise to include preceptor, BCLS or ACLS instructor.
• Knowledge of education methodology such as needs assessment, curriculum development, instructional design, and principles of adult learning.
• Strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, direct, implement, and evaluate educational offerings based on knowledge, skills and learning levels of nursing staff.
• Identify learning needs and desires of nursing personnel.
• Develop and utilize appropriate evaluation systems to determine the effectiveness of educational activities.
• Consult with individuals within the Nursing Institute and Ambulatory Nursing, CCF and the community regarding professional nursing practice and roles.
• Assist in the development of department specific orientation and competencies.
• Assist departments in orientation of staff.
• Develop and maintain a cataloging system for tracking and retrieval of all available teaching‑learning resources.

Skills

Presentation skills

Education methodology

Curriculum development

Adult learning principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Master's degree

Master's degree in Nursing

Certification in specialty

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Fairview Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Our Nursing Professional Development Specialist supports Cleveland Clinic’s mission by using evidence-based practice to provide current education to caregivers. We strive for excellence, use critical thinking, and support optimal patient outcomes. In this role, you will use your nursing expertise to create and teach educational content at Fairview Hospital and other CCF campuses as needed. This position offers a flexible schedule to support off‑shift coaching and provide caregivers with professional development and clinical support across different schedules and work environments.

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Design, direct, implement, and evaluate educational offerings based on knowledge, skills and learning levels of nursing staff.
• Identify learning needs and desires of nursing personnel.
• Develop and utilize appropriate evaluation systems to determine the effectiveness of educational activities.
• Consult with individuals within the Nursing Institute and Ambulatory Nursing, CCF and the community regarding professional nursing practice and roles.
• Assist in the development of department specific orientation and competencies.
• Assist departments in orientation of staff.
• Develop and maintain a cataloging system for tracking and retrieval of all available teaching‑learning resources.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Current state licensure as Registered Nurse (RN)
• Two years of recent nursing experience with demonstrated clinical expertise to include clinical nursing experience, preceptor, BCLS or ACLS instructor
• Demonstrated knowledge of education methodology such as needs assessment, curriculum development, instructional design, and principles of adult learning
• Presentation skills

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Master's degree
• Master's degree in Nursing with a non‑nursing Bachelor’s degree is acceptable
• Certification in specialty
• Recent adult acute care hospital experience

Physical Requirements

• Requires full range of motion; manual and finger dexterity and eye‑hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects.
• Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.
• Note: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary: $69,600.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $106,132.50

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).