Advocate Health Care

Professional Development Nursing Specialist - Cancer Center

Advocate Health Care$91K — $137K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse license from the state of practice
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) certification or Nursing Professional Development (RN-BC) certification (to be obtained within 6 months)
  • Master's Degree in Nursing, or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing plus a Master's Degree in Education or related field
  • Minimum of 3 years clinical nursing experience with a focus on education or program development
  • Demonstrated expertise in adult learning and training methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement evidence-based educational programs for nursing personnel
  • Lead initiatives that enhance nursing competency and professional development
  • Advise and consult with nursing staff on best practices in clinical care
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams to improve patient safety and quality outcomes
  • Conduct research and assess educational needs within the nursing department

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
  • Family benefits including adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
  • Educational Assistance Program
Full Job Description
Department:

37300 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Administration: Cancer

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Travel to:

Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center

Advocate South Suburban Hospital

Advocate Trinity Hospital

Advocate Dreyer Medical Center

AMG Clinics

Pay Range
$44.15 - $66.25

Job Description Summary:

The Nursing Development Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing and leading evidence-based, quality educational programs and activities which promote individual development and competency among nursing department personnel.

We're Looking For:

  • Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or
  • Nursing Professional Development (RN-BC) certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) needs to be obtained within 6 month
  • Master's Degree in Nursing, or
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, and
  • Master's Degree in Education or related field.
  • 3 years of experience in a clinical nursing role that includes experiences in adult teaching or training, and/or developing educational programs


What You'll Do:

On-site, Monday - Friday

Travel to area clinics and hospitals

As a Nursing Development Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in promoting clinical and educational expertise that directly or indirectly influences nurses and healthcare personnel, systems, and community. You will work as an advisor, change agent, collaborator, communicator, consultant, facilitator, leader, mentor, and researcher to impact patient safety and quality outcomes through professional development initiatives.

About This Location:

Our oncology specialists at Advocate Christ Cancer Institute in Oak Lawn, IL, offer compassionate and expert care for all stages of cancer. We're dedicated to helping you fight cancer with confidence by using the latest advancements in cancer treatments. Our street address is 4440 W. 95th St., 8th Fl, Oak Lawn, IL. When you're looking for comprehensive cancer care close to home, visit us in Oak Lawn, IL.

At our cancer clinic, we care for the whole you. We offer a range of support services, including a nurse navigator to guide you through every step of your cancer care. If you're looking for a second opinion in the Chicago metro area, we make it easy to connect with an oncologist to confirm a diagnosis and review your treatment plan.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

  • Generally exposed to a normal office environment.
  • Must have functional speech, hearing, and senses to allow effective communication.
  • Position requires travel, may be exposed to road and weather hazards.
  • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.


Ready to Take the Next Step:

Apply Now!

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation
  • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance


Benefits and more
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program


Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health Care

Advocate Health Care is a not-for-profit, faith-based health system providing comprehensive health care services to the people of Illinois. The organization is the largest fully integrated health care delivery system in Illinois, with more than 500 sites of care and 12 hospitals, including two of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals, the state’s largest integrated children’s network, five Level I trauma centers (the state’s highest designation in trauma care), three Level II trauma centers, one of the area’s largest home health and hospice companies and one of the region’s largest medical groups. Advocate Health Care trains more primary care physicians and residents at its four teaching hospitals than any other health system in the state. As a not-for-profit, mission-based health system affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the United Church of Christ, Advocate contributed $1.6 billion in charitable care and services to communities across Chicagoland and Central Illinois in 2019.
Learn more about Advocate Health Care
Size
75,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1976

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