Nursing Education & Professional Development Lead

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a Professional Development Specialist (PDS I/II) to lead and evaluate nursing education programs, mentoring staff and ensuring regulatory compliance. This role involves collaboration with CPS and NPCS and daily interaction with staff to improve competency.

The PDS operates under Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) and ANPD standards, with focus on orientation, continuing education, simulation, and preceptor programs across multiple Boston-area locations.

Qualifications

• BSN required for PDS I; MSN required for PDS II.
• Massachusetts and/or New Hampshire RN license.
• 3 years clinical nursing; 1 year oncology experience.
• Experience in nursing education or staff development preferred.
• Certification (NPD-BC or Oncology-specific) within 3 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate educational programs for nursing staff.
• Identify clinical improvement opportunities and mentor staff.
• Collaborate with CPS and NPCS to align education with practice.
• Coordinate orientation and onboarding for new employees.
• Ensure regulatory standards compliance in education activities.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Educational mentoring

Regulatory knowledge

Educational technology

Oncology nursing

Education

BSN

MSN

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a Professional Development Specialist (PDS I/II) to lead and evaluate nursing education programs, mentoring staff and ensuring regulatory compliance. This role involves collaboration with CPS and NPCS and daily interaction with staff to improve competency.

The PDS operates under Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) and ANPD standards, with focus on orientation, continuing education, simulation, and preceptor programs across multiple Boston-area locations.