Professional Development Nursing Specialist – Cancer Center

Advocate Aurora Health

Nursing Development Specialist responsible for developing and leading educational programs for nursing personnel in Advocate Health. Focuses on promoting clinical expertise and improving patient safety and quality outcomes.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeOak Lawn • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $44,150 - $66,250 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

On-site, Monday - Friday
Travel to area clinics and hospitals
Promote clinical and educational expertise that influences nurses and healthcare personnel
Act as an advisor, change agent, collaborator, communicator, consultant, facilitator, leader, mentor, and researcher
Impact patient safety and quality outcomes through professional development initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices
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 months
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical nursingadult teachingeducational program development

Soft Skills

advisorchange agentcollaboratorcommunicatorconsultantfacilitatorleadermentorresearcher

Certifications

Registered Nurse licenseClinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)Nursing Professional Development (RN-BC)