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 10/19/2026part-timeNormal • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $37 - $64 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing educational programs for nursing staff, utilizing evidence-based practices and competency management to enhance learning outcomes. Proficient in data analysis to assess educational needs and evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives.

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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 Program DevelopmentData AnalysisNeeds AssessmentEvidence-Based PracticeLearning System ManagementTraining CoordinationEducational Material DesignIn-Service Program PresentationOutcome EvaluationMentoring

Soft Skills

CollaborationConsultationInfluencingCommunicationGuidance

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Clinical EducationCompetency ManagementQuality ImprovementStakeholder EngagementBehavioral-Change TheoriesPatient-Care OutcomesTraining FacilitationEvidence-Based NursingLearning And Behavioral-Change TheoriesRegulatory Compliance

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 data, issues, trends, and supporting information to determine organizational educational needs
Identify desired outcomes and establish plans, strategies, alternatives, and resources to achieve them
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
Oversee training of 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 using the educational design process
Develop context-specific programs based on stakeholder and learner values, goals, evidence, and regulations
Design educational materials and programs using learning and behavioral-change theories
Promote dissemination of new knowledge and evidence-based clinical practice
Perform needs assessments and identify practice gaps
Design and deliver education sessions
Evaluate learner response and patient-care outcomes
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 — Varies

Benefits

Comp & perks

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