Nursing Professional Development Specialist, Peds Hematology/Oncology, Baptist Health

BHS; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Nursing Education Specialist to design, implement, and evaluate educational programs across our health system. This role emphasizes transition-to-practice for new graduates and experienced nurses, fostering workplace learning and applying adult learning principles to diverse clinical teams.

The position collaborates with stakeholders to ensure ongoing professional development and improved patient care outcomes, with a required Master's in Nursing and RN licensure.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing required within 24 months of hire.
• Baptist Health approved certification required; NPD-BC certification encouraged within 3 years of hire.
• RN license required for nursing professional development role.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs and professional development initiatives across the health system.
• Focus on transition to practice for new graduates and experienced nurses.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure continuous professional growth and improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Pediatrics

Hematology/Oncology

Acute Care

Leadership

Learning and Development

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

RN License

NPD-BC Certification (preferred)

Job description

About Baptist Health
Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville’s only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children’s Hospital.

The role is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs and professional development initiatives for team members across the health system. This role focuses on transition to practice for new graduates and experienced nurses, fosters workplace learning through evidence-based strategies, and applies adult learning principles to meet the diverse needs of clinical teams. The position will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure continuous professional growth and improve patient care outcomes.

*Education Note: Master’s degree in nursing required within 24 months of hire.

*Certification Note: At least one Baptist Health approved certification is required for this role. NPD certification is highly encouraged within 3 years of hire.

Experience:

Over 5 years’ Experience in Pediatrics Required

Over 5 years’ Experience in Hematology/Oncology Required
Over 5 years’ Experience in an Acute Care Setting Required
Leadership Experience Preferred
Learning and Development Preferred

Licenses and Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
Nursing Professional Development - Board Certified (NPD-BC) Preferred
Licensed Registered Nurse Required

Primary Location:

Metro Square