Staff Development Specialist/UKHC

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleStaff Development Specialist/UKHCRequisition NumberNR14985Working TitleStaff Development Specialist- Trauma & Acute Care Surgical ServicesDepartment NameH3270:Nursing Practice and Support ServicesWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level12Salary Range$64,064-111,634/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationMSN or Master’s Degree in related field with accompanying Baccalaureate in NursingRequired Related Experience3 yearsRequired License/Registration/CertificationActive KY or compact Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing, American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification valid for 6 months from hire datePhysical RequirementsSee job descriptionShiftday, flexJob SummaryThis 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 reseSkills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperiencePreferred experience in staff development and adult learning in a healthcare setting.Deadline to Apply04/28/2026Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please indicate your current Nursing Educational Level.
   • New Graduate
   • Diploma
   • ADN
   • MSN
   • PhD or DNP
2. * Are you currently employed as a registered nurse at UK HealthCare Chandler/UK HealthCare Samaritan Hospitals?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Please indicate your current licensure status.
   • None
   • Current KY RN License
   • Current compact state RN licensure
   • Current non-compact state RN licensure
   • New Graduate within 6 months or Provisional License
   • Valid KY Temporary Work Permit
4. * Where did you first see this position advertised?
   • UK Jobs Website
   • Employee Referral
   • Print Advertisement
   • On-line Advertisement
   • Military Connection Advertisement
   • Job Fair
   • "I'm Interested" page on Nurse Recruitment website
   • Facebook
   • HospitalCareers.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
   • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • InsightIntoDiversity.com
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • Indeed.com
   • LinkedIn.com
   • Institute for Diversity in Health Management
   • None of the Above

Applicant Documents
Required DocumentsOptional Documents

1. Resume
2. Curriculum Vita
3. Cover Letter

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