Nursing Professional Development - Ambulatory Oncology

Trinity Health•Hartford, CT

10d•$83,304 - $133,328•Onsite

About The Position

At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Nurse Senior – Educator, also known as the Nursing Professional Development Specialist, advances nursing excellence through evidence-based education and professional development. This role empowers nurses to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care by fostering lifelong learning and supporting clinical competency across ambulatory oncology services.

Requirements

Current and valid Connecticut RN license.
Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is a strong preference; near requirement. BSN candidates will only be considered if they are actively pursuing an MSN or higher degree.
Minimum of 3 years of recent clinical experience in oncology nursing. This may include, but is not limited to, ambulatory oncology, infusion services, medical oncology, hematology/oncology, cancer care, and other oncology specialty settings.

Nice To Haves

Experience in staff education or professional development (strong preference; nearly required).
Current BLS certification and advanced specialty certifications (ACLS, etc.).
Certification support will be offered post-hire.
Familiarity with Oncology Nursing Certification or other relevant oncology specialty certification standards, competency requirements, and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to design and deliver educational programs for nursing staff.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs that promote clinical competency, orientation, and continuing education for nursing staff across ambulatory oncology services.
Collaborate with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to assess learning needs and develop targeted strategies for professional growth and clinical excellence.
Serve as a mentor and resource, guiding nurses in evidence-based practice and supporting quality improvement initiatives.
Lead efforts to integrate best practices and regulatory standards into nursing education and clinical workflows to support safe, high-quality patient care.