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.

• BLS certification 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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