RN Professional Development Specialist - NICU

Kettering Health; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health is seeking an RN Professional Development Specialist at the Main Campus to design, implement, and evaluate educational programs for nursing staff. The role partners with nursing leadership to identify learning needs and promote evidence-based practice within an environment focused on safety and regulatory compliance.

Required: BSN, OH RN license, and BLS. A nursing Master’s degree must be pursued within 4 years of hire; NPD certification or equivalent within 2 years is

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• RN license in Ohio.
• Nursing Master’s degree within 4 years of hire.
• BLS certification.
• NPD certification or specialty area within 2 years of hire if not held at start.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs that 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 align with Kettering Health’s mission and B Safe program.

Skills

Education program design

Regulatory compliance

Clinical nursing

Leadership collaboration

Education

BSN

MSN or higher

Tools

EMR

Epic

MS Office

LMS

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Health Main Campus | Kettering | 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.Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Nursing related Master's degree required within 4 years of hireMinimum 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.
• Preceptor Experience as NICU RN
• Experience with RN Professional Development Programs, (Professional Ladder, Leader Development, etc)
• Strong intrapersonal skills
• Proficient in utilizing computer software & EMR, Microsoft Suite, Epic
• 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.