Nursing Professional Development Specialist (Part-Time) - Nursing Education Staff

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Specialist (Part-Time) to enhance nursing education, orientation, and ongoing competence. The RN Educator II will collaborate with schools of nursing and promote lifelong learning across the department of nursing, aligning outcomes with regulatory and organizational goals.

The role emphasizes mentorship, evaluation of educational interventions, and a focus on quality patient care within a

Qualifications

• RN licensure in state of employment or multi-state license
• AHA BLS required prior to end of orientation period

Responsibilities

• Support quality of care by developing and evaluating orientation programs
• Serve as liaison to nursing schools and promote professional development
• Mentor department staff and track outcomes of educational interventions
• Identify learning needs based on learners, stakeholders, regulations and organizational goals

Skills

RN Licensure

AHA BLS

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

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

AHA BLS certification

Job description

Nursing Professional Development Specialist (Part-Time) - Nursing Education Staff

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 II 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 RN Nurse Educator II is a liaison to the schools of nursing and 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 RN Educator II will identify outcomes of educational interventions based on input from learners and stakeholders, evidence, regulations and organizational goals.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Previous teaching experience AHA Instructor Certification Clinical Certification Certification in Nursing Professional Development

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.