Clinical Professional Development Specialist

Back Clinical Professional Development Specialist North Mississippi Health Services Tupelo, MS, USA May 23, 2026 Education Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Professional Development Specialist at North Mississippi Health Services plays a crucial role in facilitating the growth and learning of healthcare staff by presenting and customizing continuing education programs. They assess the educational needs of clinical staff, develop innovative curriculums, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. |

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PRESENTATION/EDUCATOR

• Transmits knowledge, skills and attitude in a progressive learning environment to facilitate growth and learning using a variety of instructional methods, learning opportunities and teaching/learning resources.
• Present CE and in service training programs congruent with assessed needs.

Customize curriculum presentations to meet individual learner needs.

PLAN/IMPLEMENT

• Assesses needs for clinical related educational programs to increase the knowledge and skills of staff for provision of high quality, evidence based, patient care.
• Assesses learner skill development and plan interventions for re-mediation and follow-up in teaching environments.

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

• Creates innovative educational offerings for the introduction of new theories, skills and techniques for use in advancing clinical practice.
• Develops effective curriculums, program materials and deployment strategies for various learning modalities/styles.

PROGRAM MAINTENANCE

• Meets standards for CNE and other multidisciplinary approval for Mississippi and Alabama.

RESOURCE ASSET

• Effectively partners with unit and /or departmental educators to compliment unit-specific training with centralized programs.
• Establishes effective lines of communication within the NMHS system to provide assistance and share/network resources.
• Capable of initiating change, facilitating the change efforts of others and/or enabling others to change.
• Promotes the use of problem-solving skills by others in assessing the nature of the problem, prioritizing its components, planning problem-solving strategies, implementing the planned solution and evaluating outcomes.

RESEARCH

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• Applies principles of research design in performing surveys, designing evaluation and conducting research for program design.
• Utilizes research to determine evidence-based practice to increase knowledge of staff and improve patient outcomes.

RECORD KEEPING

• Accountable for NMMC standards of education documentation and regulatory agency requirements.

FACILITATION

• Collaborates with various schools to provide clinical experiences for students in the NMHS system.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Education Level Education Details Required/Preferred Bachelor's Degree In nursing Required And Master's Degree Preferred Licenses and Certifications Licenses and Certifications Licenses and Certifications Details Time Frame Required/ Preferred Currently licensed in Mississippi Upon Hire Required Work Experience Number of Years Work Experience Details Required/ Preferred Prior experience in program design and curriculum development Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required/Preferred Proficiency Demonstrates skills in training/presentation Selection Required N/A Excellent verbal and written communication skills Selection Required N/A Provides educational programs as well as coordinating multidisciplinary approved provider programs in clinical related areas Selection Required N/A Finds innovative ways of disbursing training to high volumes of staff in fast changing health industry Selection Required N/A Must show excellent skills to promote effective interpersonal relations, group process skills and communication skills with NMHS staff, management, administration, schools and community. Selection Required N/A Must develop and maintain networks of contacts and become politically astute in dealing with diverse groups with varied interests and goals. Selection Required N/A Must possess the ability to manage conflict Selection Required N/A

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Email me jobs like this About North Mississippi Health Services North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) is a diversified regional health care organization serving 24 counties in north Mississippi and northwest Alabama and is one of the largest employers in Mississippi with over 6,900 employees. NMHS covers a broad range of acute diagnostic and therapeutic services offered through North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) in Tupelo, Community Hospital System, and North Mississippi Medical Clinics. NMHS strives to improve the health for people in this region by providing conveniently accessible and cost-effective healthcare of the highest quality. Company Profile