- Salary
- $83k – $133k
- Location
- NESF - Saint Francis Hospital, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Education
- Master
- Source
- Workday
Description
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day ShiftDescription:
Position Purpose:
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
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
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:
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: $83,304 to $133,328
Ministry/Facility Information:
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. A member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, it is one of the nation’s largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Saint Francis is a Level 1 Trauma Center, a 617-bed hospital, and a major teaching hospital committed to excellence in patient care, education, 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.
