Professional Development Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

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.
Qualifications
Certifications: Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), 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 follow Ensures 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
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Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. 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. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
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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.