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Clinical Assessment Specialist

Camp Hill, PA

$70K - $90K/yr

  • Medical

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  • Life

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  • PTO

Clinical Assessment Specialist (RN or RT) A day in the life As an integral part of our hospital business development team, the Clinical Assessment Specialist facilitates patient admissions to the ...

Gaudenzia

Assessment Center Director

Bristol, PA · On-site

Ensures the assessment staff perform the appropriate battery of assessments and screenings to ... Team Leadership & Development * Recruit, train, coach, and evaluate staff. * Set performance ...

Brookside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

LPN

Roslyn, PA · On-site

$24.75 - $33.75/hr

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  • Life

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  • PTO

Takes an active role in direct resident assessment, development of service plan, introductory and care. * Administers medication and/or treatment to residents * Communicates resident pertinent data ...

MVP Recovery

Assessor

Exton, PA · On-site

Excellent assessment, communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.Ability to ... BenefitsWe offer a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional development and ...

Trinity Health

Physician

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

  • Medical

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Provide initial and ongoing participant assessments, care plan development, and implementation of care plan. Integrate the primary care treatment plan into the overall plan of care developed by the ...

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How much do assessment development jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for assessment development in Pennsylvania is $77,624.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,600.00 and $90,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an assessment development?

An Assessment Development job involves designing and creating tests, exams, or other evaluation tools to measure knowledge, skills, or competencies. Professionals in this field research best assessment practices, develop test questions, ensure validity and reliability, and analyze results. They often collaborate with educators, subject matter experts, and psychometricians to create fair and effective assessments. These roles are common in education, certification programs, and corporate training environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in assessment development?

To thrive in Assessment Development, a strong background in educational theory, test design, data analysis, and psychometrics is typically required, often supported by a degree in education, psychology, or a related field. Familiarity with item banking software, learning management systems (LMS), and data analysis tools like SPSS or Excel is commonly expected. Attention to detail, critical thinking, clear written communication, and project management help set top professionals apart. These competencies are essential for creating valid, reliable assessments that meet organizational and educational standards.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an assessment development professional?

Professionals in Assessment Development typically spend their days designing and reviewing test items, analyzing assessment data, collaborating with subject matter experts, and ensuring assessments align with learning objectives and standards. You may also pilot new assessments, interpret item performance statistics, and revise tests based on feedback or data trends. The role often requires balancing independent work with teamwork, and regularly communicating insights to educators, administrators, or other stakeholders. This diverse mix of tasks ensures that assessments are both fair and effective in measuring the intended outcomes.

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Infographic showing various Assessment Development job openings in Pennsylvania as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,624 per year, or $37.3 per hour.

Clinical Educator - Critical Care - RN (full-time)

WellSpan Health

Lewisburg, PA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

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7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 304 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

189th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description


Full time, Exempt (80 hours biweekly)
Monday through Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm
Other hours may be required based on educational needs of the unit or hospital (off shift time is a requirement)
General Summary
Provides staff/professional development expertise as an educator, consultant, facilitator, change agent and leader. Supports the development of bedside nursing staff and fosters empowerment through knowledge and delivery of evidence-based nursing practices and care. This occurs through the facilitation of the educational process through assessment, development, planning, implementation and evaluation of competency assessment, continuing education, and leadership development. Possesses the ability to convey and deliver information thoroughly and effectively using a variety of styles and techniques.
Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
  • Participates and collaborates in the annual development of an education/learning needs assessment for the department of nursing.
  • Conducts learning needs assessment using a variety of strategic tools. Provides educational programs and curricula for nursing staff as identified from education/learning needs assessment. Programs/curricula may be unit-based education or department of nursing-based education. Track measurable outcomes related to improved patient outcomes as a result of knowledge gained from education.
  • Assists in the development, implementation, and validation of department of nursing competencies for varied roles: RN's, NA's, technicians, and unit secretary's as applicable for each department.
  • Assists with house wide or department of nursing orientation of new equipment, updates to Joint Commission, National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) requirements and other topics as necessary.
  • Teaches content as needed/or assigned within clinical expertise to facilitate orientation, staff development, and/or safe clinical practice.
  • Assists nursing staff in developing and designing programs of study specific to the patient population served.
  • Meets with preceptors and orientees on a regular basis to monitor orientation progress and assist in setting goals for orientee in collaboration with unit-based preceptor and nurse manager. Verifies orientation content is appropriate for achieving role independence.
  • Acts as a liaison between the new employee and hospital to facilitate the socialization process into the new unit and work culture.
  • Routinely meets with Nurse Managers to identify staff or unit educational needs. Develops/revises educational plan(s) accordingly to assure ongoing competency and validation of professional nursing practice.
  • Supports direct care delivery and consultations as needed and/or as requested by unit managers.
  • Assists with tracking staff education requirements and facilitate/mentor staff in meeting unit and department of nursing requirements.
  • Promotes evidence-based practice and nursing research and actively seeks opportunities for staff to participate in these activities on the unit/department/system.
  • Supports and promotes specialty certification of staff, and provides education as needed.

Common Expectations:
  • Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
  • Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, professional organizations and workshops.
  • Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
  • Educational consultant for unit/department to facilitate task forces, committees, councils, and projects relating to policy, procedure and program development.
  • Responds to organizational mandates, management of sentinel events and promotion of quality of patient care to support superior clinical outcomes, nursing care and patient safety.
  • Supports shared decision-making structure at both the unit, entity and system levels through active involvement as appropriate

Qualifications
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
  • Bachelors Degree Required
  • Masters Degree Preferred

Work Experience:
  • 3 years In acute care setting or area of specialty. Required
  • Previous teaching experience; teaching and learning strategies, learning styles, curriculum and design. Preferred

Licenses:
  • Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or
  • Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required and
  • Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:
  • Professional nursing certification in area of clinical specialty/professional development/nursing education. Upon Hire Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Substantial computer literacy and data file management skills.
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards, both national and state.
  • Demonstrated experience in preparing for and handling state and federal surveys would be an advantage.

Benefits Offered:
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Education assistance
  • Financial education and support, including DailyPay
  • Expanded Paid Parental Leave

For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)
About Us
WellSpan Health's vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region's largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.
About the Team
WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital
Working at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital means being part of a vital tradition of service to our community. We maintain a challenging, energized work environment for our valued employees who exemplify our Core Values: Quality Service, Compassion, Respect, Professionalism, Integrity, Cooperation, and Creativity. Together, we commit to excellence every day as we strive to provide exceptional healthcare, accessible to all, in the safest and most compassionate atmosphere possible to build a healthy community.

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