RN Prof Dev Specialist - KH Main Campus

Kettering Health; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health, at the Main Campus in Kettering, OH, is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS). This full-time, 8-hour shift varied position focuses on education, mentorship, and leadership to advance nursing practice and outcomes.

The NPDS will guide orientation, support lifelong learning, and collaborate with leadership to implement education programs. Required RN license in Ohio, BSN, and a nursing-related master's degree within four years are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Ohio as a Registered Nurse.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (NLN, ACEN, or CCNE).
• BSN required; MSN or equivalent preferred within four years of hire.
• Certification in specialty area preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum of three years of clinical RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as educator, career coach, mentor and leader for nursing staff.
• Develop and guide orientation and ongoing education for employees.
• Serve as a resource to leadership for education programs and outcomes evaluation.
• Enhance the quality and effectiveness of nursing professional development practice.
• Support delivery of nursing care aligned with the organization’s missions and values.

Skills

Strong intrapersonal skills

Med Surg RN Preceptor experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Registered Nurse license (Ohio)

Nursing-related Master’s degree within four years of hire

Certification in specialty area

BLS certification

Accredited nursing program (NLN/ACEN/CCNE)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Health Main Campus | Kettering | Full-Time | 8 Hour Shift Varied

Job Details

Kettering Health Main Campus | Kettering | Full-Time | 8 Hour Shift Varied

Responsibilities & Requirements

Job Summary:

• The Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) is a professional nurse who contributes to the learning and ethical practice development of all nursing employees.


• Responsibilities of the role include serving as an educator, career coach, mentor and leader within the organization.


• The NPDS assists, facilitates and guides the development of nursing employees beginning with initial orientation and continuing throughout the employment of the individual.


• The NPDS serves as a resource to leadership for the implementation of education programs, evidenced based practice and outcomes evaluation.


• The Nursing Professional Development Specialist systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing professional development practice.


• The delivery of nursing care within the Kettering Health Network reflects the missions, vision, values and philosophies, of the organization and nursing departments.


• The Nursing Professional Development Specialist reports to a Nurse Manager or a Nursing Director.

Educational Requirements

• Licensed in the state of Ohio as a Registered Nurse


• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (NLN, ACEN, or CCNE)


• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required


• Nursing related Master’s degree required within four years of hire


• Certification in specialty area required


• BLS required


• Minimum of three years clinical RN experience

Preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong intrapersonal skills


• Experience as Med Surg RN Preceptor


• Experience with professional development programs, such as Clinical Ladder, CE development, Nurse Leader Fellowship


• Proficient in utilizing computer software, Microsoft Suite


• Experience with an electronic learning management system preferred

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.