Professional Development Specialist-1

About the Role The Professional Development Specialist I (PDSI) is a member of the nursing leadership team and will work closely with nurse navigation; this role does not involve work in infusion. The PDSI is responsible for implementing and evaluating educational programs that support the professional development of nursing staff. This position operates onsite at the Milford, MA location and collaborates with the Professional Development Specialist IIs, Clinical Practice Specialists (CPS), and other multidisciplinary team members to promote high-quality cancer care. What You'll Do

• Demonstrates oncology clinical practice expertise by participating in patient care to identify opportunities for improvement, assess staff performance, and facilitate implementation of new practices.
• Supports nurses in the management of symptom distress related to cancer and/or its treatment based on advanced knowledge of cancer etiology, the rationale for treatment, patient and family responses and needs, and associated nursing interventions.
• Provides expertise in the assessment of patient and family learning needs, provision of educational strategies, and evaluation of the effects of teaching strategies for general and specified oncology patient populations.
• May provide direct patient care, consult with other nurses or clinical staff about specific patients, and make recommendations for interventions and plan of care.
• Collaborates and consults with nurses and others to influence nursing practices and improve care outcomes within a specific unit or service and/or across Nursing and Patient Care Services (NPCS).
• Demonstrates leadership in coordinating education, training, and competency assessment activities; monitors mandatory staff education; educates staff on policies and procedures; supports practice changes based on evidence-based guidelines; implements educational programs and workshops (including simulation).
• Serves as a nurse planner for ANCC Accredited Provider Unit and coordinates unit-based orientation for new employees; collaborates with the Nurse Director to design orientation schedules, select preceptors, conduct weekly check-ins, and ensure completion of orientation records.
• Coordinates nursing student placements in collaboration with Nurse Directors and maintains communication with the Center for Clinical and Professional Development on student performance.
• Maintains expertise in the ADNP practice model, competency models, and simulation standards of practice; educates staff on policies and procedures, supporting practice changes based on evidence-based guidelines.
• Educates staff and fosters an environment of continuous self-learning and professional development. What We're Looking For
• Oncology nursing clinical expertise with ability to participate in patient care, identify opportunities for improvement, assess staff performance, and facilitate implementation of new practices.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to coordinate education, training, and competency assessment activities within clinical coverage areas.
• Experience educating staff on policies and procedures and implementing practice changes based on evidence-based guidelines.
• Ability to design orientation schedules, coordinate preceptors, conduct weekly check-ins, and ensure completion of orientation records; experience coordinating unit-based orientation and onboarding of new employees.
• Experience coordinating nursing student placements and communicating with the Center for Clinical and Professional Development on student performance.
• Knowledge of oncology care and patient/family education, including symptom distress management.
• Familiarity with the ADNP practice model, competency models, and simulation standards of practice.
• Ability to collaborate with Nurse Directors and multidisciplinary teams to promote educational and professional growth; participates in local and national professional activities. Compensation & Benefits
• Salary: $113,200.00 - $133,800.00 per year