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RN Professional Development Specialist - Kettering - Neonatal Int Care Nursery - FT/Varied Shift

Kettering Health
Kettering, OH, US
Full-time

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 (2017-2019).
  • 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 (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

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred :

  • 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

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