Professional Development Specialist I - Research Nursing (Multi-Site) (Oncology)

Location: Boston, Massachusetts — 100% onsite

Salary: $113,200–$133,800 per year

Company

hirify.global conducts cancer research, provides patient care, educates healthcare professionals, and develops programs to promote public health.

What you will do

• Implement and evaluate educational programs, workshops, simulations, and competency assessments for nursing staff.
• Provide oncology clinical expertise, support symptom management, and contribute to direct patient care and care planning.
• Assess staff and patient learning needs and develop evidence-based teaching strategies.
• Coordinate unit-based orientation, including schedules, preceptors, weekly check-ins, and orientation records.
• Mentor nurses, consult on clinical policies and standards, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support quality improvement, safety initiatives, regulatory audits, and evaluation of patient outcomes.

Requirements

• BSN degree required.
• Current RN license in Massachusetts and/or New Hampshire is required as applicable to the role.
• At least 3 years of clinical nursing experience, including 1 year of oncology experience.
• Strong communication, organization, time management, mentoring, and educational technology skills.
• Expertise in evidence-based practice, competency models, simulation standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Professional certification such as NPD-BC or an oncology-specific certification is required within 3 years of hire.

Nice to have

• Experience in nursing education or staff development.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment focused on compassionate patient care.
• Opportunities to participate in local and national professional activities and organizations.
• Work focused on cancer research, evidence-based care, professional growth, and public health.
• Collaboration with Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals and multidisciplinary partners.