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Nursing Professional Development Specialist- Surg Tech Academy, AHN

Nursing

Bellevue PA, 15202, 100 S Jackson Ave

Full Time

08/31/2026

J286607

AH-101270 - Nursing Professional Development Specialist

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Nursing Professional Development Specialist- Surg Tech Academy, AHN

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Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

This role will be a primary educator and clinical instructor for AHN"s Surg Tech Academy Program. Some local travel around AHN"s Pittsburgh-based hospitals will be involved.

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the educational activities for the assigned area(s) and participating in meeting the educational needs for assigned area(s).

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, develops, implements and evaluates educational programs and utilizes methods, measurements and tools to evaluate achievement of learning goals. (30%)
• Works in collaboration with leadership and staff to facilitate and implement quality and performance improvement initiatives. (30%)
• Serves as an educational consultant for leadership and staff in areas of program development, clinical practice, regulatory compliance, professional development, and other assigned committee work. (25%)
• Participates in the coordination and continuity of orientation programs. (10%)
• Conducts and analyzes formal and informal learning needs with leadership and staff. Develops and implements annual competency and education plan(s). (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required, including direct patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Master's Degree in Nursing or Education -OR- relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of Master's Degree in Nursing or Education
• Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
• 2 years of relevant clinical experience and 2 years of education/training experience

Preferred

• Certification in area of specialty
• Operating Room RN experience
• Scrub RN experience
• OR Educator experience

Additional Employment Requirements:

• CPR - American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• CPR instructor certification
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Disclaimer: 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.

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Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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