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Nursing Professional Development Specialist (Full Time), St. Vincent

Allegheny Health Network

Erie, Pennsylvania

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Posted Aug 12, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 13, 2026

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Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : St. Vincent Hospital St. Vincent Hospital is a Magnet®-designated hospital for excellence in nursing, serving the people in the Lake Erie region since 1875 with a quality of care and service second to none! Allegheny Health Network At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees. GENERAL OVERVIEW: Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the educational activities for the assigned area(s) and participating in meeting the educational needs for assigned area(s). ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans, develops, implements and evaluates educational programs and utilizes methods, measurements and tools to evaluate achievement of learning goals. (30%) Works in collaboration with leadership and staff to facilitate and implement quality and performance improvement initiatives. (30%) Serves as an educational consultant for leadership and staff in areas of program development, clinical practice, regulatory compliance, professional development, and other assigned committee work. (25%) Participates in the coordination and continuity of orientation programs. (10%) Conducts and analyzes formal and informal learning needs with leadership and staff. Develops and implements annual competency and education plan(s). (5%) Performs other duties as assigned or required, including direct patient care. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Master’s Degree in Nursing or Education -OR- relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of Master’s Degree in Nursing or Education Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) 2 years of relevant clinical experience and 2 years of education/training experience Preferred Certification in area of specialty Additional Employment Requirements: CPR – American Heart Association Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate CPR instructor certification Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice

Skills for this role

Patient Care

Requirements

  • Compact/NLC
  • Developing nurse training programs as a nurse administrator
  • Direct patient care
  • CPR Certification
  • Nursing
  • Committee work
  • Child abuse clearance
  • Program design
  • Master's degree in education

About the employer

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Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is an integrated healthcare delivery system and part of Highmark Health, a Pittsburgh-based interdependent enterprise that combines health insurance (Highmark) with clinical care delivery (AHN). AHN operates multiple hospitals, clinical units, and educational programs across the…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Part of an integrated health system (Highmark Health) combining insurance and clinical care delivery
  • Operates AHN Schools of Nursing, offering nursing education and faculty career pathways
  • Formal emphasis on patient safety initiatives and quality patient care as outlined in Code of Conduct

What reviewers flag

  • No specific negative review content was captured in the provided research data
  • Limited publicly visible nurse-specific feedback from the scraped review sources
  • As part of a large integrated system, nurses may experience bureaucratic or system-level administrative complexities typical of large health networks
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Living in Erie, PA

Erie sits on Pennsylvania's Lake Erie shoreline, offering waterfront living at a relaxed pace. Presque Isle State Park provides beaches, trails, and lake access for off-duty downtime. A midsize city with four-season weather, Erie appeals to nurses seeking lakeside living without big-city congestion.

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Metro price level · Erie area
9% below the national average
BEA index 91.0 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$870/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$46,113/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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