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.
Responsibilities & RequirementsJob 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:
- Strong intrapersonal skills
- Proficient in utilizing computer software
- Experience with an electronic learning management system preferred
- 5+ years ED experience preferred
Skills Required
- Active Registered Nurse license in Ohio
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school recognized by NLN, ACEN, or CCNE
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Nursing-related master's degree within four years of hire
- Certification in a nursing specialty area
- Basic Life Support certification
- At least three years of clinical RN experience
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with computer software
- Experience with an electronic learning management system
- Five or more years of emergency department experience
What We Do
Kettering Health As a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare system, Kettering Health follows in the steps of Jesus by guiding every person to their best health. With many medical centers, outpatient locations, healthcare services, and dedicated people, we care for our patients alongside the hundreds of board-certified providers who make up Kettering Health Medical Group. And we foster learning and discovery at Kettering College, a fully accredited college that specializes in health science education
