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Nurse Educator (NPDP) - Inpatient Oncology

Registered NurseFull-Time

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Job Title

Nurse Educator (NPDP) - Inpatient Oncology

Department: Health System Shared Services | Health System Nursing Education

Scope of Position

The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) practitioner provides ongoing and constant support to the transforming healthcare landscape.

The NPD practitioner functions as a nurse leader in an interprofessional environment applying evidenced based practice, clinical expertise, and patient values to improve patient outcomes. The NPD practitioner engages in environmental scanning to continuously assess potential professional practice gaps.

By using various sources of data, the NPD practitioner identifies learning needs that include but are not limited to emerging issues, new or updated evidenced based guidelines, comparison of current performance and/or outcomes with national data bases and use of new tools and techniques.

Position Summary

The NPD practitioner is a master’s prepared registered nurse who influences professional role competence and professional growth of learners in a variety of settings.

This NPD practitioner maintains lifelong learners in an interprofessional setting that facilitates continuous development and learning for the healthcare team.

The NPD practitioner demonstrates expertise in the identified roles: learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for NPD specialty and partner for practice transitions.

Responsibilities include: onboarding/orientation, competency management, education, professional role development, collaborative partnerships, research, evidenced based practice and quality improvement

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree in Nursing or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing AND masters in related field (i. e. MHA, Nursing Education, etc.)

  • Two years of nursing experience
  • Current Ohio RN license

Preferred Qualifications

  • Oncology RN experience, including surgical and chemotherapy
  • Strong leadership skills, effective communication, problem-solving, and strong organizational skills
  • Interest in learning and teaching new skills
  • Recent teaching experience through employment or community activities
  • Experience with, commitment to, and competence in dealing with diverse adult populations
  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills

Additional Information

The Oncology Nursing Professional Development Practitioner will support the James education department and inpatient acute care units. This is a 40 hours a week role, and hours can vary based on need (day flex). This role is ideal for a passionate educator committed to advancing clinical practice and supporting staff development in a leading cancer care environment.

Location: James Cancer Hospital (0375)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift: Varying Shifts

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Educator provides ongoing support and professional development for the healthcare team by identifying practice gaps and facilitating learning. Responsibilities include onboarding, competency management, and promoting evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes in an oncology setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Nursing or a Bachelor's in Nursing with a related Master's degree, along with at least two years of nursing experience. A current Ohio RN license is required, and oncology experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

MentoringChange management

Oncology — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 62% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Registered Nurse Jobs

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Salary Distribution40 jobs · 34 employers

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<$95k
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$115k-135k
6
$135k-155k
3
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs

401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
19%
CME allowance
10%
Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.5
Below most Oncology (RN) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 307 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Typical market rent
$1,450/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.