Nursing Professional Development II

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care and ensuring clinical outcomes. Provides, assesses, and documents nursing care while educating, training, and supporting staff development. Develops, implements, and evaluates evidence-based educational programs and competency initiatives. Coordinates interdisciplinary collaboration, fosters professional growth, and integrates research and best practices into clinical and educational processes. Ensures compliance with institutional standards, regulatory requirements, and promotes a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates onboarding and orientation programs to support seamless integration, competency, and retention of new team members.

• Develops, delivers, and evaluates training and educational programs to address practice gaps and enhance team member skills.

• Guides and mentors new team members, facilitating their skill development and integration within the department.

• Collaborates with nursing leadership to develop, validate, and document core and annual competencies for clinical staff.

• Ensures adherence to accreditation, certification, and regulatory requirements in all educational and clinical programming.

• Promotes evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and research by integrating current evidence and leading change initiatives.

• Establishes and maintains community and organizational partnerships to deliver health education and support program goals.

• Monitors and analyzes program outcomes, generates action plans for improvement, and communicates results to stakeholders.

• Maintains clinical competencies and fulfills bedside nursing responsibilities as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Associate’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) is preferred

Experience Requirement

3-5 years of experience in nursing or other relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Based on area assigned: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Non-Violoent Crisis Intervention (CPI), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Trauma Nurse Core C urriculum (TNCC)

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 1. Never

M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 1. Never

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; intermittent performance of repetitive motions (such as typing or documentation); intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50 pounds. Also involves occasional risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients or equipment; occasional risk of injuries from use of equipment; and occasional job-related travel.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department:

Org. Development & Culture

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Time Type:

Full time

Address:

2301 Lexington Avenue

City, State:

Ashland, Kentucky