RN Professional Development Specialist - Education Svcs

Kettering Health; Hamilton (OH); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kettering Health Hamilton seeks an RN Professional Development Specialist to design, implement, and evaluate educational programs that foster clinical competence and professional growth among nursing staff. You will collaborate with nursing leadership to assess learning needs, promote evidence-based practice, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires a BSN and a Nursing Master’s within 4 years, along with a minimum of 3 years clinical nursing experience.

Formación

• BSN required; Nursing-related Master's within 4 years of hire.
• Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience.
• RN license in Ohio with BLS; Nursing Professional Development certification within 2 years of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs for nursing staff.
• Assess learning needs in collaboration with nursing leadership.
• Promote evidence-based practice and ensure regulatory compliance.
• All duties align with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

Conocimientos

Adult learning

Instructional design

Communication

EHR (Epic)

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Educación

BSN

Master's in Nursing or related field

Herramientas

Epic EHR

Descripción del empleo

Job Details

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

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.

Required Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Nursing related Master's degree required within 4 years of hire

Required Work Experience:

• Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• 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).

Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to assess learning needs and evaluate educational outcomes. Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems (e.g., Epic) and standard office software. Critical thinking, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Competencies:

• Nursing competencies are based on ACHC standards or department specific needs/specialties

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education:

• Master's degree in Nursing or related field preferred

Preferred Work Experience:

• Experience in nursing education, preceptorship, or staff professional development programs preferred.
• Acute Care RN preceptor experience preferred
• Learning Management System experience preferred

Preferred Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• Certification in Nursing Professional Development (e.g., ANCC NPD-BC) preferred at hire.

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.