Staff Development Specialist/UKHC

Job Title
Staff Development Specialist/UKHC

Requisition Number
NR14985

Working Title
Staff Development Specialist- Trauma & Acute Care Surgical Services

Department Name
H3270:Nursing Practice and Support Services

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
12

Salary Range
$64,064-111,634/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

MSN or Master’s Degree in related field with accompanying Baccalaureate in Nursing

Required Related Experience

3 years

Required License/Registration/Certification

Active KY or compact Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing, American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification valid for 6 months from hire date

Physical Requirements

See job description

Shift

day, flex

Job Summary

This position provides the necessary oversight, guidance, education and skills to onboard new clinical nursing staff and management of ongoing competency and professional development of nurses. This educational process is provided by evidence-based and rese

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Preferred experience in staff development and adult learning in a healthcare setting.

Deadline to Apply
04/28/2026

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