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
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.
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Education:
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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.
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Benefits:
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.