| 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 | |
| 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 |
| Our University Community | We 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. |

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