Job detail
Clinical Professional Development Specialist (CPDS) - Center for Clinical Education & Development - Emergency Nursing (Polyclinic Campus, Harrisburg)
UPMC
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/16/2026
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Core responsibilities
The clinical professional development specialist is responsible for delivering clinical education curriculum and managing orientation for nursing staff. They also serve as a mentor and resource to ensure high-Quality patient care and support performance improvement initiatives.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and a current registered nurse license, with at least 2 years of clinical experience. Emergency nursing experience is preferred, along with relevant teaching experience.
bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeCoachingCommunicationAssessmentMentoringFeedbackPatient carePatient educationDischarge planningPerformance improvementStaff trainingClinical educationEmergency nursingInterdisciplinary planningNursing orientationClinical curriculum development
Benefits
- Professional growth opportunities
- Career ladder advancement