Pediatric Cardiology Clinical Education Lead

Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Clinical Education Specialist II to support education, professional development, and clinical practice excellence within Outpatient Cardiology.

The Clinical Education Specialist II serves as a clinical expert and educator, partnering with nurses, providers, leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to promote evidence-based practice, enhance clinical competency, and support high-quality, patient- and family-centered care.

Qualifications

• BSN and master’s degree in a related field.
• 2+ years of work experience in clinical education.
• Current RN license in Ohio.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop effective educational strategies for diverse learners.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical expert and resource for outpatient cardiology nursing practice.
• Assess educational needs and develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs for nurses and other clinical staff.
• Facilitate orientation, onboarding, competency validation, and ongoing professional development for clinic and testing staff of all disciplines.
• Develop and maintain educational materials, clinical resources, and competency-based learning activities.
• Partner with nursing leaders and interdisciplinary teams to identify opportunities to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes.
• Promote evidence-based nursing practice and facilitate integration of current research into clinical care.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and practice changes within Outpatient Cardiology.
• Collaborate with staff to identify learning needs related to complex pediatric cardiac conditions and care coordination.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to nurses as they develop clinical expertise and professional confidence.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs and modify strategies based on outcomes and learner needs.
• Participate in development and implementation of policies and standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Educational program development

Coaching and mentoring

Education

BSN

Master’s degree in a related field

Ohio RN licensure

2+ years clinical education experience

Job description

Cincinnati Children's is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Clinical Education Specialist II to support education, professional development, and clinical practice excellence within Outpatient Cardiology.

The Clinical Education Specialist II serves as a clinical expert and educator, partnering with nurses, providers, leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to promote evidence-based practice, enhance clinical competency, and support high-quality, patient- and family-centered care.