Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 0.90
Shift: Day
Hours: Typically 8 hour days, some variability
Recruiter Contact: Denisse M. Rosado at drosado1@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Nursing Professional Development Specialist supports the quality of care provided to patients by the 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. The Nursing Professional Development Specialist will identify outcomes of educational interventions based on input from learners and stakeholders, evidence, regulations, and organizational goals.

We're Hiring: Nursing Professional Development Specialist ? Nursing ED Staff

Are you passionate about shaping the future of nursing education and clinical development? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to make a difference at Hershey!

As our new Nursing Professional Development Specialist, you?ll play a pivotal role in connecting nursing students to valuable clinical experiences, helping them grow and succeed in their careers. In this role, you?ll work closely with undergraduate nursing programs to assign clinical rotations, and collaborate with master's and doctoral students to secure clinical placements here at Hershey.

But that?s not all?this position also gives you the opportunity to serve as a key liaison between Hershey and local nursing programs. You?ll provide essential professional development opportunities for both students and faculty, fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth.

What you?ll do:

• Collaborate with undergraduate schools to assign clinical rotations for nursing students.
• Assist masters and doctoral nursing students in securing clinical placements at Hershey.
• Serve as a liaison with local nursing programs, offering professional development opportunities for students and faculty alike.

This is an exciting chance to directly impact the next generation of nursing professionals and build strong, lasting relationships with academic institutions.

Ready to make a lasting impact in nursing education? Apply now to join our team!

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
• At least five (5) years' experience as registered nurse
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Previous teaching experience AHA Instructor Certification Clinical Certification Certification in Nursing Professional Development
• NPD-BC preferred
• Pediatric and Hematology Oncology 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.

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 fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. 

Union: Non Bargained

About Penn State Health

At Penn State Health, our mission is to enhance the quality of life and serve our community through improved health, the education of health professionals, and the discovery of knowledge. For us, service excellence is not only for our patients but also our employees. It means valuing each and every employee.

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