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 10/8/2026part-timeNormal • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $37 - $64 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in nursing education, including the design and delivery of educational programs, competency management, and evidence-based practice. Proficient in conducting needs assessments and evaluating educational outcomes to enhance clinical practice and staff development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In NursingLicensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN)Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)National Nursing Certification

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Hard Skills

Educational Design ProcessNeeds AssessmentProgram DevelopmentEvidence-Based Nursing InterventionsEvaluation Of Learner ResponsePatient-Care Outcomes Assessment

Soft Skills

MentoringConsultationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Learning System

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)National Nursing Certification

Industry Keywords

Clinical EducationCompetency ManagementQuality ImprovementBehavioral Change TheoriesStakeholder Engagement

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
Determine organizational needs, identify desired outcomes, and establish plans with strategies, alternatives, and resources
Coordinate education initiatives and activities
Promote positive learning and practice environments
Provide consultation to influence plans
Evaluate progress toward expected outcomes
Assist with planning or presenting in-service programs
Develop, implement, and annually update the Learning System
Train new staff on the Learning System
Develop reports for Managers/Directors on staff participation and completion of required tests
Mentor and guide unit, department, and system educators
Apply evidence-based nursing and education interventions
Develop context-specific programs based on stakeholder and learner values, goals, evidence, and regulations
Promote generation and dissemination of new knowledge and evidence-based clinical practice
Facilitate training on new products, policies, and practices

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)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year — American Heart Association (AHA)
National Nursing Certification within 2 years
Advanced knowledge of nursing
Experience using the educational design process
Knowledge of learning and behavioral change theories
Ability to perform needs assessments and identify practice gaps
Ability to design and deliver education sessions
Ability to evaluate learner response and patient-care outcomes

Benefits

Comp & perks

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