Clinical Professional Development Specialist

UnityPoint Health•Rock Island, IL

16h

About The Position

Are you passionate about elevating patient care and empowering nurses to thrive? The Clinical Professional Development Specialist plays a vital role in shaping the future of clinical excellence within our organization. In this dynamic position, you will partner closely with the Vice President of Patient Services to drive innovative, evidence-based patient care initiatives. You’ll lead the design and delivery of impactful educational programs that inspire, challenge, and equip nursing staff with the skills and confidence to provide exceptional care. As a champion of professional growth, you will identify learning needs, develop meaningful competencies, and implement engaging training strategies that directly enhance patient outcomes. Your work will foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and clinical excellence across departments. This role offers the opportunity to influence practice at a system level—working alongside leadership and department teams to ensure care is not only compliant, but cutting-edge and patient-centered. If you are energized by mentorship, innovation, and making a measurable difference in healthcare, this role is your opportunity to lead, inspire, and transform. Why UnityPoint Health? 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.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an approved School of Nursing
BSN Required
Must have three (3) years prior acute care experience and demonstrated leadership abilities.
Must have current Registered Nurse License in the State of Illinois/Iowa
BCLS, ACLS, PALS or NRP
Must become BCLS/ACLS/PALS instructor certified within first year of service

Responsibilities

Collaborates with nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care standards.
Plans, coordinates, and oversees orientation programs for new clinical and non-clinical employees.
Educates and supports preceptors; monitors and evaluates orientee progress and development.
Designs and delivers educational programs for high-risk and high-volume clinical skills using evidence-based practices.
Communicates updates on procedures, standards, initiatives, and new equipment; ensures staff competency and retraining as needed.
Evaluates effectiveness of educational programs and revises content to improve outcomes.
Builds strong relationships across departments, medical staff, and community partners to enhance patient outcomes.
Participates in committees, supports special projects, monitors budgets, and serves as a professional role model.