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 10/6/2026part-timePeoria • 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.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationBachelor's Degree in NursingEducation Program DevelopmentCompetency Management

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Hard Skills

Needs AssessmentEducation Session DesignLearning System DevelopmentData AnalysisQuality Improvement

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationCommunicationConsultationEvaluation

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)Basic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

Clinical EducationCompetency ManagementEvidence-Based PracticeRegulatory CompliancePatient Care Outcomes

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 information
Identify desired outcomes and establish plans, strategies, alternatives, and resources
Coordinate education initiatives and activities and promote positive learning and practice environments
Provide consultation and evaluate progress toward outcomes
Plan and 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
Perform needs assessments, identify practice gaps, and design and deliver education sessions
Evaluate learner responses and patient-care outcomes
Facilitate training on new products, policies, and practices
Support onboarding, transitions to practice, competency completion, and retention of new clinical hires
Facilitate clinic-staff planning, development, and education for environment-of-care standards
Collaborate with nurse managers and staff to assess learning needs and competencies
Maintain accurate care documentation and communicate patient-condition changes to providers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in Illinois through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Fulfill all departmental competency requirements
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards related to education

Benefits

Comp & perks

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