RN Professional Development Specialist

Incentives:

Sign-on Bonus up to $10,000 available for eligible applicants.

Bonus may vary based on shift and job status
Relocation bonus may be available based on distance of the move
Returning employees must not have been employed with Kettering Health within 6 months of rehire
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.

Campus Overview:

Kettering Health Main Campus

Kettering Health Main Campus, formerly Kettering Medical Center, is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering, Ohio and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.
The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and level II Emergency Care.
In 2020, KH Main Campus received an "A" from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.
Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.
Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades .
Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.
465-bed hospital (includes newborn beds)
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
Certification in specialty area required
BLS required
Minimum of five years clinical experience
Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred:

Five years neonatal clinical experience
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