Job Details
Kettering Health Wilmington | Wilmington | Full-Time | Days
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:
- 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 (must be initiated within one year post hire)
Required Licenses:
- (Ohio, United States) Registered Nurse
- Licensed in the state of Ohio as a Registered Nurse
- Certification in specialty area required
- BLS required
Minimum Work Experience:
- Minimum of five years clinical RN experience
- Emergency Room experience is required
Preferred:
- Strong intrapersonal skills
- Proficient in utilizing computer software
- Experience with an electronic learning management system preferred
Overview
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.