Nursing Education & Professional Development Specialist

Hugh Chatham Health; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Specialist (RN) to lead evidence-based educational programs for the nursing staff. You will design orientation, onboarding, continuing education, and practice standards to promote patient safety and high-quality care.

The role requires ANPD principles, adult learning theory, and strong presentation skills. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and mentor NEPD staff while aligning programs

Qualifications

• Requires RN license in the state of practice and CNS or RN-BC certification within 6 months.
• 3 years of clinical nursing experience including adult teaching or training and/or developing educational programs.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and educational design to guide nursing education.

Responsibilities

• Apply ANPD principles to develop evidence-based nursing education.
• Identify gaps via needs assessment and design targeted learning activities.
• Analyze costs and ROI for learning programs and projects.
• Develop outcomes and implement learning plans aligned with organizational goals.
• Mentor NEPD generalist and support interprofessional education.

Skills

ANPD principles

Adult learning theory

Teaching methods

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Education

Tools

ANCC CNS certification

Job description

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Specialist (RN) to lead evidence-based educational programs for the nursing staff. You will design orientation, onboarding, continuing education, and practice standards to promote patient safety and high-quality care.

The role requires ANPD principles, adult learning theory, and strong presentation skills. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and mentor NEPD staff while aligning programs