Development Specialist​/UKHC

Position: Staff Development Specialist/UKHC

Job Title

Staff Development Specialist/UKHC

Posting Details

Requisition Number: NR14440

Working Title:

Nursing Staff Development Specialist

Department:
Oncology Department

Service Line:
Nursing Practice and Support Services

Location:

Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 12

Salary Range: $64,064–111,634/year

Position Type:
Staff Position

Time Status:
Full-Time

Required Education

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

Required Experience

• 3 years

Required Licenses/Registrations/Certifications

• Active Kentucky RN or compact state RN license, Temporary Work Permit (TWP), or active compact state RN license in good standing and valid AHA Basic Life Support certification for at least 6 months after employment

Physical Requirements

The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50–100 pounds on a daily basis and 25–50 pounds frequently; as well as stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.

Shift

Day shift primarily, but other shifts and weekends as needed to meet the needs of the department.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for Staff Development within the Oncology Service line and other areas as needed and assigned. The Staff Development Specialist oversees education and staff development of hospital nursing staff, providing oversight, guidance, education, and skills to onboard new clinical nursing staff and manage ongoing competency and professional development of nurses.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate educational strategies and programs.
• Identify trends in patient outcomes to determine performance improvement activities.
• Provide support and clinical expertise to facilitate/coordinate progress toward meeting performance improvement goals.
• Integrate research and evidence-based nursing knowledge and resource management into the practice environment.
• Participate in the development of health care policy and related education within the institution and community.
• Assist in facilitating the transition to practice for the new graduate.
• Serve as a clinical resource and change agent.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership, teaching, interpersonal skills, and an understanding of organization and systems.

Preferred Education/Experience

• MSN and 3 years of oncology experience preferred.
• Previous experience as an educator preferred.

Final date to receive applications

01/11/2026

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Kentucky 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, which may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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