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Job Title


Clinical Professional Development Specialist (Education)


Company : UPMC Health System


Location : Seneca, PA


Created : 2026-04-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

UPMC Northwest Seneca, PA Full Time Educator Join us as a Clinical Professional Development Specialist and empower nurses through dynamic orientation and ongoing education that elevates patient care every day. Responsibilities * Develop and maintain strong working relationships across the organization through mentoring, support, teamwork, and positive communication with frontline clinical staff. * Clearly convey information and ideas through multiple communication methods to engage learners and support knowledge retention. * Serve as a formal and informal mentor to new clinical staff and support new preceptors in becoming confident and effective in their roles. * Lead unit‑based onboarding and orientation activities. * Teach staff how to deliver comprehensive patient care, including assessment, interdisciplinary planning, implementation, evaluation, education, and discharge planning. * Identify, communicate, and respond to the learning needs of clinical staff. * Act as a resource and consultant for patients, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members within area of specialty. * Promote and support patient education initiatives for frontline clinical staff. * Participate in department‑based performance improvement projects. * Participate in professional and community organizations. * Develop coaching and feedback skills to support UPMC Experience initiatives such as Bedside Shift Report, Hourly Rounding, and AIDET. * Provide training and education during non‑traditional hours based on unit needs. * Perform duties in accordance with system‑wide competencies and behaviors. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree required * Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience required * Relevant teaching experience preferred * Emergency Department experience preferred * Registered Nurse license preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances * CPR required per AHA standards (didactic + skills demonstration) within 30 days of hire * ACLS due within 1 year of hire or transfer * PALS due within 1 year of hire or transfer * Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) * Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) * Act 34 Clearance UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran