RN Nursing Prof Dev

Ascension Health; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Providence in Waco, TX is seeking a Continuing Professional Development leader to advance nursing education and clinical practice across the organization.

You will design competency-based curricula, lead learning journeys, and collaborate with healthcare leaders to close educational gaps and improve patient care. This full-time day role supports staff development and professional growth within a Catholic health system.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire; AHA or ARC accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing before hire date.
• Diploma from an accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical growth by collaborating with healthcare leaders to identify educational gaps and design competency-based programs for nursing teams.
• Create high-impact learning journeys by developing curricula that translate clinical standards into bedside practice.
• Consult on performance excellence by analyzing nursing outcomes and designing interventions to improve care quality.
• Evaluate educational success using measurement tools to track learning achievements and patient safety impact.
• Standardize clinical competency across the organization to ensure consistently skilled nursing care.

Skills

BLS Provider

RN licensure

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Waco, TX

Facility: Ascension Providence

Department/Speciality: Continuing Professional Development

Schedule: Full Time 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

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

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.

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What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• 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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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