Full-Time Days 8am-4:30pm, 32 hrs/week

We’re seeking a passionate Clinical Education Specialist for our Operating Room to lead staff development initiatives, mentor Unit Based Educators, and integrate evidence-based research into nursing practice. This role is key to enhancing clinical excellence by identifying learning needs, designing impactful education plans, and aligning patient care standards with the latest research.  Ready to inspire and lead the next generation of clinical excellence? Apply today and help us elevate care through education!

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 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 that align with 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 and health 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. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. 

• Encourages critical thinking and problem solving with UBEs and staff.
• Develops and evaluates clinical orientation for staff in collaboration with the UBEs and leadership
• Coordinates and assists in development, implementation, and evaluation of education provided to staff using formal and informal teaching methods. Mentors UBEs/other educators in the process.
• Develops and evaluates competency based education.
• Analyzes program evaluations for areas of improvement or opportunities to augment learning.
• Coordinates programs taught within the organization and at the nursing unit level.
• Serves on committees that plan, solve problems, or direct service line or organizational initiatives.
• Supports an environment of ongoing learning that empowers others, and supports shared decision making.
• Collaborates with leadership to support implementation of evidenced based practice into the department setting.

Education:

• Master’s degree or commitment to obtain a master’s degree within 2 years.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Iowa.
• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Experience:

• Three years in clinical specialty with experience in educational programming.

Other: 

• Level 3 Medium Work:  Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.