Nursing Professional Develop Generalist Pediatric Oncology - Nursing Education

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Life Insurance

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Generalist for Pediatric Oncology. The role supports quality of care through orientation, ongoing competence evaluation, and mentorship across nursing staff.

The ideal candidate will have a BSN, RN licensure, and 3+ years of RN experience, with a plan to obtain a Master's degree within five years. This full-time position offers strong benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• At least three years’ experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Must obtain Master’s degree in nursing or related field within five years of hire.
• Current RN license in state of employment or multistate license.
• AHA BLS certification prior to end of orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Support quality of care through orientation programs and ongoing evaluation of competence.
• Promote professional development opportunities and mentorship across nursing staff.
• Assist with achievement of personal and professional goals within the department.

Skills

Registered nurse experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in nursing or related field within five years

RN license

AHA BLS

Job description

Nursing Professional Develop Generalist Pediatric Oncology - Nursing Education

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:0.90
Shift:Day
Hours:Primarily days with some variability

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Nursing Professional Development Generalist supports the quality of care provided to patients by Department of Nursing staff through optimal orientation programs, ongoing evaluation of competence, and support of lifelong learning. The Nursing Professional Development Specialist promotes relevant professional development opportunities and mentorship for members of the department of nursing at all levels to assist with the achievement of personal and professional goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• At least three (3) years’ experience as registered nurse
• Must obtain Master’s degree in nursing or related field within five (5) years of hire
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
• AHA BLS prior to end of orientation period

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Chemotherapy experience and Pediatric experience preferred

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Union: Non Bargained