Nursing Professional Develop Specialist Pediatric Oncology - Nursing Education

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

Job summary

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Specialist for the Pediatric Oncology unit. You will lead orientation, assess competence, and promote lifelong learning for nursing staff, with responsibilities across education, mentorship, and regulatory compliance.

You will facilitate educational interventions, identify outcomes, and collaborate with learners and stakeholders to support personal and professional goals.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing or BSN plus related master's degree.
• Active RN license in the state of employment or multi-state license via compact.
• BLS certification prior to end of orientation period.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a registered nurse.

Responsibilities

• Supports orientation programs and ongoing evaluation of competence for Nursing staff.
• Promotes professional development opportunities and mentorship within the Nursing department.

Skills

AHA BLS certification

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Nursing Professional Develop Specialist Pediatric Oncology - Nursing Education

Penn State Health -Hershey Medical Center

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 Specialist 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. The Nursing Professional Development Specialist will identify outcomes of educational interventions based on input from learners and stakeholders, evidence, regulations and organizational goals.The position is in support of the education of Pediatric Oncology Unit nursing staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Master’s degree in related field
  
• 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
• At least five (5) years' experience as registered nurse
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Previous teaching experience AHA Instructor Certification Clinical Certification Certification in Nursing Professional Development
• NPD-BC preferred

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.