Nursing Education & Professional Development Specialist

MFS Investments; Milford (MA); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA seeks a Professional Development Specialist I to lead oncology nursing education, competency development, and mentoring for staff across units.

The role partners with Nursing leadership to design orientation, assess learning needs, and implement evidence-based strategies that improve patient care and safety, while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• BSN required; RN license in MA/NH as job requires.
• Experience in nursing education or staff development preferred.
• Professional certification (NPD-BC or Oncology-specific or other) within 3 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Implements and evaluates educational programs supporting nursing staff development.
• Mentors staff, addresses clinical issues, and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Collaborates with NPCS leaders and multidisciplinary teams to improve care through education and competency assessment.
• Coordinates orientation and onboarding for new employees with unit leadership.
• Leads education initiatives, including simulation and evidence-based practice dissemination.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Educational technology

Mentoring

Evidence-based practice

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA seeks a Professional Development Specialist I to lead oncology nursing education, competency development, and mentoring for staff across units.

The role partners with Nursing leadership to design orientation, assess learning needs, and implement evidence-based strategies that improve patient care and safety, while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality outcomes.