Nursing Professional Development Ambulatory Oncology
Hartford, CT - USA
Job Summary
Position Purpose:
At the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute within 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
What You Will Do:
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.
Required:
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.
Preferred:
MSN will be required to be completed within six months of hire.
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.
Position Highlights:
Full-Time: 40 hours/week
This is a salaried position with a range of: $83304 to $133328
Ministry/Facility Information:
Trinity Health Of New England is collaborating with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to strengthen and expand cancer care across the region. This relationship combines Dana-Farbers nationally recognized oncology expertise with Trinity Health Of New Englands commitment to delivering exceptional locally led care close to home. Through access to clinical specialists tumor boards educational resources and best practices patients and providers will benefit from enhanced support and innovation. Together we are building a stronger more integrated oncology program focused on clinical excellence and outstanding patient outcomes. Through access to clinical specialists tumor boards educational resources and best practices patients and providers will benefit from enhanced support and innovation.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more