Registered Nurse Clinical Professional Development
Job Description
Your future role at a glance
Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
Facility: Ascension Saint Alexius
Specialty: Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit
Schedule: Full-time
Salary range: $94,223.00 - $133,015.21 per year
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
How you’ll make an impact in this role
Role & Scope: Serves as the primary educator for the St. Alexius Medical Center Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit, with occasional travel required to other Ascension Illinois ministries.
Core Functions: Operates within the American Nurses Professional Development (ANPD) Practice Model to act as a Learning Facilitator, Mentor, Change Agent, and Partner for Practice Transitions.
Program Development: Responsible for analyzing, developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing and clinical educational programs, utilizing specialized tools to measure the achievement of learning goals.
Collaboration & Support: Partners with leadership, preceptors, and staff to assess educational needs, manage core competencies, and support onboarding, evidence-based practice, and quality initiatives.
Skills & Teamwork: Requires strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills, along with a readiness to collaborate with the broader Critical Care CPD team to support market-wide needs.
What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required
Work Experience:
- Required professional licensure at time of hire
What additional preferences we're seeking
Education & Licensure: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license are required, while a Master's degree is preferred.
Clinical Background: Prior nursing experience in Critical Care and/or an Emergency Department setting is highly preferred.
Instructional & Leadership Experience: Candidates are preferred to have a background in precepting, leadership, or professional development. This includes knowledge of adult learning principles and the ANPD Practice Model, as well as hands-on experience managing onboarding, residencies, competencies, and facilitating both virtual and in-person education.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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