RN Nursing Prof Dev

About the role

Location: Waco, TX

Facility: Ascension Providence

Department/Specialty: Continuing Professional Development

Schedule: Full Time – Day

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity. Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military‑Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer‑matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro‑rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension‑paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well‑being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical growth by collaborating with healthcare leaders to identify educational gaps and design competency‑based programs that keep nursing teams at the forefront of modern medicine.
• Create high‑impact learning journeys by developing and implementing evidence‑based curricula that translate complex clinical standards into actionable, bedside expertise.
• Consult on performance excellence by analyzing nursing outcomes and designing strategic interventions that ensure clinical teams are practicing at the highest level of their license.
• Evaluate educational success by utilizing advanced measurement tools to track learning achievements, ensuring training programs drive tangible improvements in patient safety and care quality.
• Standardize clinical competency across the organization so every patient receives care from a highly skilled and confidently prepared nursing professional.

Requirements

• Licensure/Certification/Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 30 days of hire (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted).
• Registered Nurse credentialed by the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire.
• Education: Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing.
• Work Experience: Required professional licensure at time of hire.