Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Emergency Department

Job Description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location : US : PA : Hershey

Work Type : Full Time

FTE : 1.00

Shift : Day

Hours : Primarily days with 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.

Are you a dedicated nurse with a passion for pediatric and emergency care? We're looking for an experienced clinician to join our team as a Nursing Educator at a leading Level I Trauma Center. In this role, you’ll help shape and support the development of nursing professionals in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment where every second counts. Your expertise in pediatric and emergency department care will be key in designing impactful education, fostering clinical excellence, and guiding nurses through the unique challenges of trauma and acute care across all ages. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact through education and leadership—we’d love to connect with you.

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) :

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.

For more information : About Us | Careers | Penn State Health

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 :

For a full list with more detailed information : -here / total-rewards

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 an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Union : Non Bargained