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Nursing Professional Development Specialist

UW Health
Rockford, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/4/2026

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, 8 am to 4:30 pm, you will work at the UW Health Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL.

Additional components of compensation may include:

Evening, night, and weekend shift differential

Overtime

On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

* Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance

* Annual wellness reimbursement

* Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids

* Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!

* Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development

* Strong shared governance structure

* Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications
  • Master's Degree From an accredited School of Nursing Program. Required
  • Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained. Required
Work Experience
  • Teaching experience. Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
  • Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Illinois. Required
  • Basic Life Support/CPR Certification or ACLS Certification. Required
  • Specialty certification preferred through hospital approved certifications. Preferred
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.


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