Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Cath Lab

Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Cath Lab

Company:
Carle Health;

Location:

Peoria, IL;

Employment Type:

Full Time;
Posted: 12/01/2025.

The Nursing Professional Development Specialist supports the Cath Lab, working a rotating shift schedule of 3 shifts one week and 2 the next, with occasional off shifts. The RN works with the Clinical Education team to meet educational responsibilities, including orientation, competency management, education, role development, collaborative partnerships, and research/evidence‑based practice/quality improvement.

• Communicates with others directly and in private to resolve issues.
• Offers constructive feedback to assist in professional development of peers.
• Identifies own learning needs and initiates solutions.
• Fulfills all departmental competency requirements.
• Establishes positive work relationships with physicians, department heads, and administration.
• Demonstrates best practices for staff to follow.
• Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate.
• Communicates changes in patient conditions to providers.
• 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, competency completion, and retention.
• Mentors and guides unit and department educators.
• Facilitates planning, development, and education of clinic staff to meet environmental care standards.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory standards related to education.
• Collaborates with nurse managers and staff to assess learning needs and competencies.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license in Illinois upon hire.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.

Carle Health is a healthcare system serving central Illinois with eight hospitals, physician groups, and a variety of healthcare businesses. It places a strong emphasis on nursing care, innovation, and a supportive, inclusive environment.

Carle Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does 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, or basis of disability.