RN Prof Dev Specialist - Critical Care Services

Kettering Health • Kettering, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

• Critical Care RN preceptor
• Progressive leadership roles
• Experience with professional development programs, including professional ladder, CE, nurse fellowship
• Strong intrapersonal skills
• Proficient in utilizing computer software, Microsoft suite
• Experience with an electronic learning management system preferred

Responsibilities

• Serving as an educator, career coach, mentor and leader within the organization.
• Assisting, facilitating and guiding the development of nursing employees beginning with initial orientation and continuing throughout the employment of the individual.
• Serving as a resource to leadership for the implementation of education programs, evidenced based practice and outcomes evaluation.
• Systematically enhancing the quality and effectiveness of nursing professional development practice.
• Ensuring the delivery of nursing care within the Kettering Health Network reflects the missions, vision, values and philosophies, of the organization and nursing departments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level