Jobs and Careers
CL

Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Howley Aspire Nurse Scholar Program

Cleveland Clinic
United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Jun 2025

About the role

                    

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

                        

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

                                    

Job Title

Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Howley Aspire Nurse Scholar Program

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

Nursing Education-Nursing Institute

                      

Job Code

F25038

                     

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

                       

Schedule

8:00am-4:00pm/4:00pm-8:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details


Cleveland Clinic’s Nursing Education team is looking to add a Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) to its talented and compassionate team of caregivers. This position plays a vital role in educating entry-level nursing support caregivers by ensuring that they provide safe, high-quality patient care. By serving entry-level nursing support caregivers, NPDSs in this role can positively impact caregiver's career trajectory within Cleveland Clinic and patient outcomes.


The Howley ASPIRE Nurse Scholars Program is an enrichment program sponsored by Cleveland Clinic and The Howley Foundation in collaboration with Ursuline College Breen School of Nursing. This enrichment program is designed for high school juniors interested in pursuing a career in nursing. The Howley ASPIRE Nurse Scholars Program focuses on providing participants with career information and critical skill sets to support their matriculation through higher education, nursing school, and beyond. 
 
This program will offer instruction to high school juniors to develop their understanding of a nursing career. Students can expect to be enlightened on, but not limited to: 

  • Profession of Nursing 

  • Relationship Based Care 

  • Personal Brand 

  • Simulation Skills Lab Experience 

  • Health Literacy/Health Care Disparities 

  • CPR Certification 

  • Shadow Experience 

  • Healthcare & Technology 

  • Diversity & Cultural Competence 

  • Nursing and the Community 

  • Research and Evidenced Based Practice 

  • Professional Communication/Presentation Skills


A caregiver in this position works Day/Evening/Weekend, from 8:00am—4:30pm. This position is hybrid. Currently 3 days onsite, and 2 days remote. Saturdays included and 2 evenings a month from 4 -7:30. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

  • Design, direct, implement, and evaluate educational offerings based on knowledge, skills and learning levels of nursing staff. 

  • Identify learning needs and desires of nursing personnel. 

  • Develop and utilize appropriate evaluation systems to determine the effectiveness of educational activities. 

  • Consult with individuals within the Nursing Institute and Ambulatory Nursing, Cleveland Clinic and the community regarding professional nursing practice and roles. 

  • Assist

Apply for this role

Generate a tailored application kit with a matched cover letter, interview prep, and CV highlights — in under 60 seconds.

Apply Now →Generate Application Kit

Free account required — sign up in 30s

Company

Cleveland Clinic

View company profile →