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 implement monitoring and assessment measures to determine effectiveness. These individuals design high-quality educational programs and materials for diverse audiences across practice steering’s with the goal of improving patient outcomes.

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

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

An applicant for this position, who will be or is seeking Florida licensure by endorsement, must not have any National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) reports, unless the applicant has successfully appealed to have their name removed from the NPDB. An applicant is encouraged to conduct a NPDB Self-Query before proceeding with an employment application: https://www.npdb.hrsa.gov/pract/howToGetStarted.jsp