RN Professional Development Specialist - Surgical & Women's Services

Incentives

Kettering Health Miamisburg | Miamisburg | Full-Time | Varied Shift

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 & Requirements

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 within four years of hire

* Certification in specialty area required

* BLS required

* Minimum of three years clinical RN experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

* Experience as NRP Instructor

* Experience with professional development programs, such as Professional Ladder, Nurse Leader Fellow, CE development

* Experience as Labor and Mother Baby RN Preceptor

* Strong intrapersonal skills

* Proficient in utilizing computer software

* Experience with an electronic learning management system preferred