Nursing Professional Development Specialist

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About Us :

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission : ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

Nursing Professional Development Specialist

Exciting Opportunity at MSK

Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) is proud to partner with CareerWise New York (CWNY), a non-profit organization that connects New York City students to youth apprenticeships, to launch a Clinical Youth Apprenticeship Program. This innovative program will expand access to healthcare careers for NYC youth while building a future talent pipeline for critical roles in nursing and surgical technology at MSK.

We are seeking a Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Program Manager to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of this groundbreaking program. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the professional development of future healthcare leaders while advancing MSK's mission to end cancer for life.

Role Overview :

Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment to design, implement, and evaluate the youth apprenticeship program.

Coordinate program activities, including orientation, in-services, continuing education, and specialty learning experiences.

Supervise apprentices, manage scheduling, and ensure appropriate support throughout their rotations.

Partner with internal and external stakeholders to deliver a robust, well-rounded training experience.

Collaborate with departments such as Room Services and Patient Escort to ensure meaningful, safe apprentice engagement.

Develop innovative strategies to enhance apprentice learning and professional development.

Key Qualifications :

Active NYS RN License required .

Master's degree in nursing education preferred (other nursing-related master's degrees considered).

Minimum 5 years of recent and relevant clinical experience with demonstrated leadership in program development and management.

BLScertification is required .

Nursing Professional Development (NPD) certification preferred.

Core Skills :

Strong teaching and facilitation skills with the ability to engage learners at all levels.

Patience, adaptability, and the ability to turn challenges into growth opportunities.

Proven program-building experience, with agility and forward-thinking to drive innovation.

Excellent collaboration and communication skills for working across diverse internal and external teams.

Demonstrated leadership presence and ability to serve as a role model and mentor.

Additional Information :

Schedule : 4 / 10-hour days with flexible evening hours

Location : 1275 York Avenue, NYC

Reporting to The Associate Director, Nursing Professional Development

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Compensation Philosophy

Benefits

Pay Range : $133,500.00 - $220,400.00

FSLA Status : Exempt

Closing :

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