Nursing Professional Development Specialist

Carle Health; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 51,026 - 87,766; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Carle Health in Champaign, Illinois is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to assist in clinical education, including onboarding and staff training. The role involves evaluating educational needs, designing training sessions, and mentoring unit educators.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a valid RN license. Compensation ranges from $37.04 to $63.71 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Clinical Education team with educational responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively with team members and provide constructive feedback.
• Evaluate the educational needs and deliver appropriate training sessions.
• Mentor and guide new staff and educators.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Effective communication

Mentoring and guiding

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) will assist the Clinical Education team in meeting the educational responsibilities of the department, including orientation and onboarding; competency management; education; role development; collaborative partnerships; and research/evidence-based practice/quality improvement.

The Nursing Professional Development Specialist will collect data and information related to educational needs, analyze issues, trends, and supporting data to determine needs of the organization, identify desired outcomes, and establish a plan that prescribes strategies, alternatives, and resources to achieve expected outcomes. The Nursing Professional Development Specialist implements the identified plan by coordinating education initiatives and activities, employing strategies and techniques to promote positive learning and practice environments, and providing consultation to influence plans. Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes. Assists in planning or presenting in‑service programs. Assists with the development, implementation, and annual updating of the Learning System. Oversees the training of new staff to the system, as well as developing reports for Managers/Directors of staff participation/completion of required tests in respective departments. Serves as a mentor and guide to unit, department, and system educators.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) – licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) – within 30 days of hire, issued by the American Heart Association.
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing – required.

Responsibilities

Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solutions.

Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies. Establishes positive work relationships with physicians, other department heads, and the administrative team that foster quality care. Demonstrates best practices for staff to follow. Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate. Communicates changes in patients’ conditions to the provider.

Performs needs assessments and identifies practice gaps. Designs and delivers education sessions. Evaluates learner response and outcomes to patient care. Facilitates training on new products, policies, and practices. Supports onboarding for new clinical hires. Rounds on staff to support transitions to practice, competency completion, and retention. Mentors and guides unit and department educators, supporting professional growth and development. Facilitates the planning, development, and education of the clinic staff to meet the environment of care standards. Ensures compliance with all regulatory standards related to education. Collaborates with nurse managers and staff to assess learning needs and competencies of staff.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $37.04 per hour – $63.71 per hour. This represents a good-faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more, visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information: [e-mail].