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Job description
UPMC Presbyterian, a Magnet-designated hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center, is looking to hire a full-time Clinical Professional Development Specialist (CPDS) to join their exceptional Nursing Education team!
nThis position will support our Transplant/Surgery Service Line. Previous experience working in transplant/surgery is highly preferred.
nThis role primarily operates during weekday daylight shifts, with the flexibility to engage with night and weekend staff as needed to meet the education requirements of the unit.
nIn this role, you'll provide hands-on, real-time education and support directly on the unit - working side by side with nurses to strengthen skills, confidence, and outcomes. This is an ideal opportunity for a nurse who enjoys teaching, mentoring, and being a visible resource for staff.
nResponsibilities:
nnnDevelops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by building teams and relationships through mentoring and modeling uplifting and positive communication.
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nnConveys information and ideas clearly through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
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nnServe as a formal and informal mentor for new staff members and mentor new preceptors to be successful in their role.
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nnResponsible for unit-based onboarding and orientation.
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nnTeach staff how to manage the care of patients, including assessment, interdisciplinary planning, implementation, evaluation of patient care, teaching, and discharge planning. Identify, communicate, and respond to meet the learning needs of clinical staff.
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nnServes as a resource/consultant for patients, nursing staff, and other disciplines in the area of specialty. Promotes patient education.
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nnParticipate in department-based Performance Improvement projects.
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nnParticipate in professional and community organizations.
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nnDevelops professional coaching and feedback skills.
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nnSupports, coaches, and validates UPMC Experience key initiatives, including but not limited to Bedside Shift Report, Key Behaviors, AIDET, etc.
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nnTraining/education of clinical staff during non-traditional work hours may be required based on the needs of assigned unit
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nnPerforms in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
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n nThe above statements are intended to reflect the general nature and scope of work performed by individuals in this role. They are not meant to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and working conditions associated with the position. Job title and compensation will be determined based on the candidate's experience.
nnnBSN is required. MSN or Master's degree is strong preferred.
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nnMinimum of 3 years of clinical experience required
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nn2 years of teaching experience required
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n nLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
nnnRegistered Nurse (RN)
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nnCurrent licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
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nnCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
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nnUPMC-approved certification preferred
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nnBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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nnAct 34
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n nUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Worksite address
pittsburgh, PA, 15289, US
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