Clinical Professional Development Specialist

Overview Full Time, Varied Hours 8:00am-4:30pm The Clinical Professional Development Specialist for the Cardiac Stepdown Department is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing educational initiatives that support high-quality, evidence-based patient care. Working in collaboration with the Vice President of Patient Services and department leadership, this role ensures nursing staff are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to deliver exceptional care to cardiac stepdown patients. The specialist serves as a key resource for clinical education, staff development, and continuous improvement within the department. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.

Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities Collaborates with nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care standards Oversees and coordinates orientation programs for new employees and supports preceptors in training and development Provides education on high-risk and high-volume clinical skills using evidence-based practices Conducts in-services, skills labs, and ongoing training to ensure staff competency and compliance Communicates updates on procedures, standards, and new equipment to ensure staff readiness Evaluates effectiveness of educational programs and revises content to improve outcomes Builds strong relationships with medical staff, departments, and community partners to enhance patient care Demonstrates leadership by mentoring staff, modeling professional behavior, and supporting a positive work environment Participates in committees and projects to support organizational goals and continuous improvement Assists with management responsibilities including budgeting awareness, problem-solving, and maintaining operational efficiency

Qualifications Education:

Registered Nurse-Licensed and Registered in the

State of Iowa Experience:

3 Years of Acute Care Experience License(s)/Certification(s): State of Iowa RN, BCLS, ACLS, PALS or NRP. Must be

BCLS/ACLS/PALS

instructor certified within first year of service.

• Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs.

The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.