Nurse Educator & Professional Development Specialist

Carle; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Specialist to support orientation, competency management, education, role development and evidence-based practice across the organization in Champaign, IL.

The role collaborates with clinical educators, mentors staff, develops learning plans, tracks participation and testing, and advances learning environments while aligning with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Active RN license in Illinois.
• NPD-BC certification or willing to obtain.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in education and competency management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support orientation and onboarding for new staff.
• Coordinate education initiatives and the Learning System.
• Develop, implement and update competency assessments.
• Provide consultation to influence education plans.
• Mentor educators and oversee training progress.

Skills

Educational program development

Mentoring & coaching

Data collection & analysis

Collaboration with teams

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Nursing (Required)

RN License - Illinois

NPD-BC Certification

BLS Certification (AHA)

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Specialist to support orientation, competency management, education, role development and evidence-based practice across the organization in Champaign, IL.

The role collaborates with clinical educators, mentors staff, develops learning plans, tracks participation and testing, and advances learning environments while aligning with regulatory standards.