RN Clinical Education & Practice Specialist

Northwestern Medicine; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Clinical Practice Specialist to design and deliver education programs for inpatient units, critical care, and ED, aligning with adult learning principles.

The role includes coordinating nursing continuing education, leading implementation training for new products, and ensuring ANCC contact hours are awarded. Emphasis on safety, quality, and professional development.

Qualifications

• BSN required for nursing licensure and clinical practice.
• MSN or progress toward MSN preferred for advanced education roles.
• Registered Nursing license issued by Illinois is required.
• Certification in a related clinical area or eligibility is expected.
• 3-5 years of experience in a clinical area is required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements staff education opportunities based on needs assessments and goals.
• Supports staff in pursuing specialty certifications and monitors progress.
• Reviews quality dashboards with leadership and drives improvement actions.
• Leads inter-professional teams for unit and hospital-wide process improvement.
• Establishes annual competency and orientation content and maintains records.

Education

BSN

MSN or in progress

RN license — Illinois

Clinical certification

3–5 years’ nursing experience

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Clinical Practice Specialist to design and deliver education programs for inpatient units, critical care, and ED, aligning with adult learning principles.

The role includes coordinating nursing continuing education, leading implementation training for new products, and ensuring ANCC contact hours are awarded. Emphasis on safety, quality, and professional development.