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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Nursing Education, including the development and delivery of training programs, competency management, and evidence-based practice. Proficient in conducting needs assessments and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in a clinical environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

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Hard Skills

Needs AssessmentCompetency ManagementEducation Program DevelopmentQuality ImprovementEvidence-Based Practice

Soft Skills

CommunicationMentoringCollaborationConstructive FeedbackRelationship 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 EducationOrientation And OnboardingRegulatory StandardsPractice GapsEnvironment-Of-Care Standards

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 and strategies to achieve them
Coordinate education initiatives and activities and promote positive learning and practice environments
Provide consultation and evaluate progress toward outcomes
Assist in planning or presenting 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, resolve issues, provide constructive feedback, and expand knowledge
Establish positive work relationships with physicians, department heads, and administrative staff
Demonstrate best practices and ensure complete, accurate care documentation
Communicate changes in patients’ conditions to providers
Facilitate staff onboarding, transitions to practice, competency completion, and retention
Plan, develop, and deliver education for clinic staff to meet 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
Work Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Ability to perform needs assessments and identify practice gaps
Ability to design and deliver education sessions
Ability to facilitate training on new products, policies, and practices
Ability to ensure compliance with regulatory standards related to education

Benefits

Comp & perks

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