RN Professional Development Specialist - NICU

Kettering Health; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health is seeking an RN Professional Development Specialist at Kettering Main Campus to design, implement, and evaluate educational programs that advance nursing practice and clinical competence. The role partners with nursing leadership to assess learning needs, promote evidence-based practice, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Required: BSN, nursing Master’s within 4 years, Ohio RN license, BLS, and NPDP certification within 2 years of hire.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Nursing-related Master's degree required within 4 years of hire.
• Current RN license in the State of Ohio.
• BLS certification.
• Certification in Nursing Professional Development within 2 years of hire (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.
• Promote evidence-based practice and regulatory compliance.
• Align activities with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

Skills

Intrapersonal skills

EMR proficiency

Microsoft Office

Lifelong learning

Education

BSN

Master's degree in Nursing

Tools

Epic

EMR systems

Learning Management System

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 required on hire for NICU.
• 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.