NURSING EDUCATION SPECIALIST

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence. Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by News & World Report since 1999.
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

Summary

Position Description

The Nursing Education Specialist represents and supports the mission, philosophy and goals of Moffitt Cancer Center and seeks innovative ways to achieve education program goals. This position seeks and integrates current knowledge of oncology nursing and principles of adult learning into education.

The Nursing Education Specialist utilizes systematic educational planning principles, solid instructional design methods, and emerging technologies for the creation of relevant programs, materials, methods, and media to communicate information and implements monitoring and assessment measures to determine effectiveness. This individual designs high quality education programs and materials for diverse audiences across practice steering’s with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes.

This position will support various Moffitt clinical areas.

Qualifications:

Masters in Nursing required

Masters in Nursing Education preferred

Bachelors in Nursing (BSN) required

Active State of Florida RN License is required

National Specialty Certification is required.

Experience and Skills

Three years of relevant nursing experience. Demonstrates knowledge in educational needs assessment.

Well-developed knowledge of education planning processes, various communication methods/new media, program development and evaluation.

Excellent verbal, written and listening skills. Demonstrates organizational and problem solving capability. Commitment to quality customer service.

Responsibilities on the job

• Conducts assessment of educational needs; identified priorities and plans accordingly.
• Plans and implements educational programs utilizing principles of adult learning and varied teaching strategies.
• Evaluates and revises educational programs; recommends changes in the education process based on evaluative findings and accreditation/regulatory standards.
• Ensures effective and efficient coordination of education programs and materials/media; promotes multidisciplinary participation in education process.
• Leads groups to achieve department and Center goals; improvement initiatives, educational endeavors, committees and task forces.
• Serves in capacity of expert resource utilizing advanced oncology nursing knowledge and skills.