Nurse Educator - Oncology Multispecialty/Cell Therapy

Yale New Haven Health • New Haven, CT

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) at Yale New Haven Health System is built upon the Nursing professional development, Scope and Standards of practice framework. The NPDS is a specialized nursing professional that facilitates the professional role development and growth of nurses and other healthcare personnel along the continuum from novice to expert. Areas of coverage include oncology multi-specialty, ambulatory, and cell therapy. Strong oncology background required. This role will cover the outpatient areas in New Haven.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher required, one degree must be in nursing (Either BS or MS in nursing). Candidates must be enrolled in Master's program and the degree must be completed by 6/1/2027
• 3-5 Years of active Nursing experience
• Licensure as a RN in the state of CT/ RI
• Demonstrates ability to develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programs.
• The NPDS would support their assigned area, and others as requested, throughout the health system. Travel to YNHHS entities as needed to facilitate professional development activities of nurses within YNHHS.
• Strong oncology background required.

Nice To Haves

• one year of relevant teaching experience preferred
• nursing staff development and/or specialty area preferred
• Nursing Board Certification within 2 years of hire

Responsibilities

• Assesses the learning needs based on regulatory requirements, evidence-based practice, and staff-identified needs.
• Supports the development of nursing leadership skills in self and clinical nursing staff according to ANA Standards of Practice, to promote professional nursing practice and quality patient care.
• Represents nursing in the development of interprofessional learning activities.
• Develops, educates, and implements quality improvement initiatives and outcomes across the organization.
• Develops, implements, evaluates competency based orientation.
• Develops initial and ongoing competencies in collaboration with nursing education teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level