November 5, 2024

Kettering Health Network

Kettering

FULL TIME

RN Professional Development Specialist - Kettering - Neonatal Int Care Nursery - FT/Varied Shift

RN Professional Development Specialist - Kettering - Neonatal Int Care Nursery - FT/Varied Shift

US-OH-Kettering

Job ID: 2024-49323
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Registered Nurse
KH Main Campus

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Responsibilities
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
Certification in specialty area required
BLS required
Minimum of five years clinical experience

Qualifications
Preferred:

NICU RN Preceptor Experience
Strong intrapersonal skills
Proficient in utilizing computer software
Experience with an electronic learning management system
Participation with Professional Development programs, such as Professional Ladder, CE development, Nurse Leader Fellowship