RN Professional Development Specialist - Center Nursing Excellence

Job Details

System Services | Kettering | Full-Time | First Shift

The Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) is a professional nurse who contributes to the learning and ethical practice development of all nursing employees.

• Serves as an educator, career coach, mentor and leader within the organization.
• Assists, facilitates and guides the development of nursing employees beginning with initial orientation and continuing throughout the employment of the individual.
• Serves as a resource to leadership for the implementation of education programs, evidence-based practice and outcomes evaluation.
• Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing professional development practice.
• Delivery of nursing care within the Kettering Health Network reflects the missions, vision, values and philosophies of the organization and nursing departments.
• Reports to a Nurse Manager or a Nursing Director.

• 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
li>Nursing related Master’s degree required (must be initiated within one year post hire and completed within 4 years)
• Certification in specialty area required
• BLS required
• Minimum of five years clinical experience
• Oncology experience is required. Infusion oncology experience preferred.

• Strong intrapersonal skills
• Proficient in utilizing computer software
• Experience with an electronic learning management system preferred

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.