Nursing Professional Development Generalist (PT/PRN) - Nursing

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Total Rewards Program

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA seeks a Nursing Professional Development Generalist (PT/PRN) to lead orientation and staff development for nursing and clinical personnel.

The RN Educator applies adult learning principles and evaluates outcomes to ensure high-quality patient care. The role emphasizes collaboration, ongoing professional development, and alignment with Penn State Health’s mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• Two years direct care clinical experience required.
• Current RN license in the state of employment (or multi-state license).

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and evaluate orientation and staff development programs for nursing and clinical personnel.
• Assess gaps in knowledge, skills, and practice through data collection and stakeholder collaboration.
• Support lifelong learning and ongoing competency evaluation to improve quality of care.

Skills

Direct care experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Nursing Professional Development Generalist (PT/PRN) - Nursing

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Penn State Health -Hershey Medical Center

The Registered Nurse Educator supports the quality of care provided to patients nursing staff through optimal orientation programs, ongoing evaluation of competence, and support of lifelong learning. The Registered Nurse Educator has in-depth nursing knowledge, clinical expertise, and knowledge of adult learning. The RN Educator is responsible for planning, conducting needs assessment and evaluating orientation and staff development programs for nursing and clinical personnel. The RN Educator will assess gaps in knowledge, skills and practice to identify learning needs for assigned unit or population through data collection, formal and informal assessments and stakeholder collaboration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Two (2) years direct care clinical experience required
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.

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.

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