About this role
Job title: Professional Development Specialist-2
About the Role The Professional Development Specialist I (PDSI) is a member of the nursing leadership team. The PDSI is responsible for implementing and evaluating educational programs that support the professional development of nursing staff. This role involves daily interaction with staff to address clinical issues, competency development, and mentoring while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
What You'll Do
- Demonstrate oncology clinical practice expertise by participating in patient care, identifying opportunities for practice improvement, assessing staff performance, and facilitating adoption of new practices.
- Support nurses in the management of symptom distress related to cancer and/or its treatment, based on advanced knowledge of cancer etiology, treatment rationale, patient/family responses, needs, and nursing interventions.
- Provide expertise in assessing patient and family learning needs, developing educational strategies, and evaluating the effectiveness of teaching 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.
- Collaborate with nurses and other professionals to influence nursing practices and improve care outcomes within a unit or across Nursing and Patient Care Services.
- Education: Demonstrates leadership in coordinating education, training, and competency assessment within the clinical coverage area; participates in local and national professional activities to promote growth; monitors compliance with mandatory staff education; educates staff on policies and procedures; implements educational programs and workshops including simulation; serves as nurse planner for ANCC Accredited Provider Unit; coordinates orientation and onboarding; coordinates nursing student placements with Nurse Directors; maintains communication with the Center for Clinical and Professional Development on student performance.
- Evidence-based Practice: Maintains expertise in the ADNP practice model, competency models, and simulation standards; educates staff on policies and procedures; supports practice changes based on evidence-based guidelines.
- Leadership: Fosters continuous learning, positive group processes, reflective practice, and empowerment; models respectful relationships; supports unit leadership in orientation design and evaluation.
What We're Looking For
- Strong clinical expertise in oncology nursing and patient care leadership.
- Experience coordinating education, competency assessment, staff development, and mentoring within a nursing team.
- Ability to lead, educate, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve nursing practice.
- Knowledge of evidence-based guidelines, regulatory requirements, and nursing practice standards.
- Effective communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills; willingness to participate in professional activities.
- ANCC Accredited Provider Unit experience is a plus.
Nice to Have
- Experience as a nurse planner for ANCC Accredited Provider Unit (preferred).
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $113,200 - $133,800 per year (USD).