RN Nursing Prof Dev

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Well-being support and EAP

Job summary

Ascension in Waco, TX is seeking a Nursing Education role within Continuing Professional Development. You will lead clinical growth, design competency-based curricula, and evaluate outcomes to improve patient safety and care quality.

The position collaborates with healthcare leaders and bedside nursing teams to translate standards into practice and standardizes competency across the organization. The role requires a Diploma in nursing, Texas RN licensure, and BLS, with a PRN day schedule at

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 1 month of hire date.
• RN credential from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date.
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical growth by collaborating with healthcare leaders to identify educational gaps and design competency-based programs that keep our nursing teams at the forefront of modern medicine.
• Create high-impact learning journeys by developing and implementing evidence-based curricula that translate complex clinical standards into actionable, bedside expertise.
• Consult on performance excellence by analyzing nursing outcomes and designing strategic interventions that ensure our clinical teams are practicing at the highest level of their license.
• Evaluate educational success by utilizing advanced measurement tools to track learning achievements, ensuring our training programs drive tangible improvements in patient safety and care quality.
• Standardize clinical competency across the organization to ensure every patient, regardless of unit, receives care from a highly skilled and confidently prepared nursing professional.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

Performance analytics

Education

Diploma in nursing

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Waco, TX
Facility: Ascension Providence
Department/Speciality: Continuing Professional Development
Schedule: PRN l Day

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Lead clinical growth by collaborating with healthcare leaders to identify educational gaps and design competency-based programs that keep our nursing teams at the forefront of modern medicine.
• Create high-impact learning journeys by developing and implementing evidence-based curricula that translate complex clinical standards into actionable, bedside expertise.
• Consult on performance excellence by analyzing nursing outcomes and designing strategic interventions that ensure our clinical teams are practicing at the highest level of their license.
• Evaluate educational success by utilizing advanced measurement tools to track learning achievements, ensuring our training programs drive tangible improvements in patient safety and care quality.
• Standardize clinical competency across the organization to ensure every patient, regardless of unit, receives care from a highly skilled and confidently prepared nursing professional.

What Minimum Requirements You'll Need

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing

Work Experience

• Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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