Nursing Professional Development Practitioner - Nursing Administration

Penn State Health; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, PA seeks a Nursing Professional Development Specialist to enhance nursing education, orientation, and mentorship across units, serving as the Unit-Based Educator for AICU, CVICU, PCU, and CVU.

The role requires MSN in progress or MSN within five years, BSN, and at least three years of nursing experience with RN licensure. The position emphasizes lifelong learning and professional development in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• MSN or intent to complete MSN within five years of hire.
• BSN required.
• Three years nursing experience.
• RN license in state of employment (or multistate license).
• BLS certification prior to end of orientation period

Responsibilities

• Support quality of care through orientation programs and ongoing evaluation of competence.
• Promote relevant professional development opportunities and mentorship for nursing staff at all levels.
• Serve as Unit-Based Educator for AICU, CVICU, PCU, and CVU.

Skills

Nursing

Mentorship

Education

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

MSN in progress / MSN within 5 years

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full‑time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

Penn State Health - Holy Spirit Medical Center

Location:

US:PA: Camp Hill

Work Type:

Full Time

FTE:

1.00

Shift:

Varied

Hours:

7:00a - 3:00p, 3:00p - 11:00p

Summary Of Position

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. This position serves as the Unit-Based Educator for AICU, CVICU, PCU, and CVU.

Minimum Qualification(s)

• MSN or intent to complete MSN within five (5) years of hire.
• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing required.
• Three (3) years nursing experience.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact required.
• AHA BLS prior to end of orientation period

Preferred Qualification(s)

• Nursing Professional Development Certification or specialty certification
• Critical Care 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.

Benefits

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 HOLY SPIRIT MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to the greater Harrisburg region with outpatient and inpatient locations in Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, and Northern York counties. The facility features 281 beds, a four-story Ortenzio Heart Center, and around-the-clock complex critical care for those suffering from life‑threatening injuries.

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 Employer and 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. IND567