Nursing Professional Development Specialist
Company: Carle Health
Location: Champaign
Posted on: January 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview The Registered Nurse (RN) will assist the Clinical
Education team in meeting the educational responsibilities of the
department including 1) orientation and onboarding; 2) competency
management; 3) education; 4) role development; 5) collaborative
partnerships; and 6) research/evidence-based practice/quality
improvement. The Nursing Professional Development Specialist will
collect data and information related to educational needs, analyzes
issues, trends and supporting data to determine needs of the
organization, identify desired outcomes, and establish a plan that
prescribes strategies, alternatives, and resources to achieve
expected outcomes. The Nursing Professional Development Specialist
implements the identified plan by coordinating education
initiatives and activities, employing strategies and techniques to
promote positive learning and practice environments, and providing
consultation to influence plans. Evaluates progress toward
attainment of outcomes. Assists in planning or presenting
in-service programs. Assist with the development, implementation,
and annual updating of the Learning System. Oversee the training of
new staff to the system, as well as developing reports for
Managers/Directors of staff participation/completion of required
tests in respective departments. Serves as a mentor and guide to
unit, department, and system educators. Clinical educator or QOC or
leader experienced highly preferred. Medical Surgical background
necessary. The position is a system position and home base can be
at any hospital site Qualifications Certifications: Basic Life
Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA);
Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department
of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education:
Bachelor's Degree: Nursing (Required), Work Experience:
Responsibilities Communicates with others directly and in private
when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to
assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with
colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs
and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.Fulfills all
requirements of departmental competencies.Establishes positive work
relationships with physicians, other department heads and
administrative team that foster quality care.Demonstrates best
practices for staff to followEnsures documentation of care is
complete and accurate.Communicates changes in patients’ conditions
to the provider.Performs needs assessments and identifies practice
gaps Designs and delivers education sessions Evaluates learner
response and outcomes to patient care Facilitates training on new
products, policies, and practices Supports onboarding for new
clinical hires Rounds on staff to support transitions to practice,
competency completion, and retention Mentors and guides unit and
department educators, supporting professional growth and
development Facilitates the planning, development and education of
the clinic staff for meeting the environment of care standards.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards related to
education Collaborates with nurse managers and staff to assess the
learning needs and competencies of staff About Us Find it here.
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The
supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where
growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it
all at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a
healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight
hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses.
Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle
Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle
Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center
hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing
care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois
College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical
school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several
communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth
and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity
Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant
for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin,
religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran,
and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local
protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may
provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the
Department of Homeland Security with information from each new
employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more
information: human.resources@carle.com. Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $37.04per hour -
$63.71per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum
range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The
actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a
variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s
experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts
worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive
benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more
visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
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