Highmark Health·Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Clinical Education Specialist is responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing educational activities for the Emergency department. They collaborate with nurse managers to evaluate staff learning needs and provide clinical expertise to support patient care.
Job Description: :
20260417 Location: Allegheny General Hospital Department: Nursing Education/Emergency Status: Full Time Weekday/ Daylight hours Shift: 80 hours every two weeks Union: Yes
Allegheny General Hospital (AGH), located on the North Side of Pittsburgh, is a 550+ bed hospital renowned for its advanced care across nearly every medical and surgical specialty. AGH is proud to hold Magnet recognition for nursing excellence and was the first accredited Level 1 Trauma Center in western Pennsylvania, providing 24/7 care for all types of traumatic injuries.
At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This multi-hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.
Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the educational activities for the assigned service, participating in meeting the educational needs for patient care service and maintains clinical expertise.
Essential responsibilities
Collaborates with nurse managers and staff to assess the learning needs and competencies.
Develops, implements and evaluates educational plans/programs and utilizes methods, measurements and tools to evaluate achievement of learning goals.
Serves as a consultant for staff in areas of program development, clinical practice, professional development and provides direct patient care.
Participates in the coordination and continuity of orientation programs.
The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
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Market context
In Pennsylvania, RN Clinical Education Specialist roles in emergency care are typically driven by hospitals needing experienced clinicians who can train staff and support practice changes. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a master’s-prepared nurse with recent Emergency Department experience, teaching experience, and an active Pennsylvania RN license. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show both bedside emergency expertise and classroom or precepting experience.