RN Prof Dev Specialist - KH Dayton

Kettering Health Network; Daytonview (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health is seeking an RN Professional Development Specialist to design, implement, and evaluate educational programs that enhance nursing staff competencies and professional growth. You will collaborate with nursing leadership to identify learning needs and promote evidence-based practice while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Required are a BSN, an Ohio RN license, BLS, and a nursing-related master's degree within 4 years of hire.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Nursing master’s degree required within 4 years of hire.
• Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience.
• Current RN license in the State of Ohio.
• BLS certification.
• Certification in Nursing Professional Development or a related specialty required within 2 years of hire if not held at start.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs to foster clinical competence and professional growth among nursing staff.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to assess learning needs and promote evidence-based practice.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and the B Safe program.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned in alignment with the organization’s mission and values.

Skills

RN license OH

BLS certification

Strong intrapersonal skills

Proficient in computer software

E-learning systems experience

Education

BSN

Master's degree in Nursing or related field

Job description

Incentives

Kettering Health Dayton | Dayton | Full-Time | 8 Hour Varied Shift

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio.Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities & Requirements

The RN Professional Development Specialist advances nursing practice by designing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs that foster clinical competence and professional growth among nursing staff. This role collaborates with nursing leadership to assess learning needs, promote evidence-based practice, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Nursing related master's degree required within 4 years of hire Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience. Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Certification in Nursing Professional Development or specialty area required within 2 years of hire (if not held at start).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or related field preferred Experience in nursing education, preceptorship, or staff development preferred.
• Certification in Nursing Professional Development (e.g., ANCC NPD-BC) preferred at hire.
• ICU RN Preceptor Experience
• Experience with RN Professional Development Programs, (Professional Ladder, Leader Development, CE development)
• Strong intrapersonal skills
• Proficient in utilizing computer software
• Experience with an electronic learning management system preferred