RN Professional Development Specialist - Education Svcs

Kettering Health; Hamilton (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health in Hamilton, OH, is seeking an RN Professional Development Specialist to design, implement, and evaluate educational programs that foster clinical competence and professional growth among nursing staff.

The role collaborates with nursing leadership to assess learning needs, promote evidence-based practice, and ensure regulatory compliance in alignment with the B Safe program.

Qualifications

• BSN required and a nursing-related Master’s degree within 4 years of hire.
• Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience.
• Current RN license in Ohio and BLS certification; NPD certification or specialty area within 2 years if not held at start.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs to foster clinical competence and professional growth.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to assess learning needs and promote evidence-based practice.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and alignment with Kettering Health’s mission and safety standards.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Instructional design

Verbal and written communication

Assess learning needs

Evaluate educational outcomes

Epic (EHR) proficiency

Office software proficiency

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

BSN

Master’s degree in Nursing (within 4 years of hire)

Tools

Learning Management System

Epic EHR

Job description

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

• 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.