RN – Nursing Professional Development Specialist

Carle Health

. Assist the Clinical Education team with orientation and onboarding, competency management, education, role development, collaborative partnerships, and research/evidence-based practice/quality improvement .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeChampaign • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $37 - $64 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Clinical Education, including orientation, onboarding, and competency management, while effectively collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance learning environments and patient care outcomes. Proficient in developing and implementing educational programs and conducting needs assessments to identify practice gaps.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In NursingLicensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN)Nursing Professional Development Certification (NPD-BC)Basic Life Support (BLS)Education Program Development

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Hard Skills

Competency ManagementNeeds AssessmentEducation Session DesignData AnalysisQuality ImprovementEvidence-Based PracticeMentoringTraining DevelopmentDocumentation CompliancePatient-Care Outcome Evaluation

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationConstructive FeedbackProblem SolvingRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Learning System

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN)Basic Life Support (BLS)Nursing Professional Development Certification (NPD-BC)

Industry Keywords

Clinical EducationOnboardingCompetency ManagementRegulatory StandardsHealthcare Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the Clinical Education team with orientation and onboarding, competency management, education, role development, collaborative partnerships, and research/evidence-based practice/quality improvement
Collect and analyze educational-needs data, issues, trends, and supporting data
Identify desired outcomes and establish plans, strategies, alternatives, and resources
Coordinate education initiatives and activities to promote positive learning and practice environments
Provide consultation to influence plans and evaluate progress toward outcomes
Plan or present in-service programs
Develop, implement, and annually update the Learning System
Train new staff on the Learning System and develop participation/completion reports for managers and directors
Mentor and guide unit, department, and system educators
Communicate with colleagues, provide constructive feedback, and resolve issues
Establish positive relationships with physicians, department heads, and administrative teams
Demonstrate best practices for staff
Communicate changes in patients’ conditions to providers
Perform needs assessments and identify practice gaps
Design and deliver education sessions and evaluate learner response and patient-care outcomes
Facilitate training on new products, policies, and practices
Support onboarding for new clinical hires
Round on staff to support transitions to practice, competency completion, and retention
Facilitate clinic-staff planning, development, and education for environment-of-care standards
Collaborate with nurse managers and staff to assess learning needs and competencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Required)
Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) — Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days — American Heart Association (AHA)
Nursing Professional Development Certification (NPD-BC) within 2 years — American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Fulfill all requirements of departmental competencies
Ensure documentation of care is complete and accurate
Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards related to education

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Equal Opportunity Employer
Potential for growth and life-long careers