RN Professional Development Specialist - Dayton - Emergency Room - Ft/Varied

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 Dayton

• Kettering Health Dayton, formerly Grandview Medical Center, has been providing care to Dayton and surrounding communities for over 90 years.

• Over 20 specialties, including orthopedics, heart and vascular, surgery, and trauma services.

• KH Dayton expanded their Emergency Department as well as their heart & vascular services to include an additional catheterization lab and electrophysiology lab.

• Partners with Gem City Market to provide fresh fruits and vegetables every Tuesday within the hospital.

• One of the largest osteopathic teaching hospitals in the United States.

• 371 bed facility

• Over the past several years, KH Dayton has received many awards, including:

• Top 100 Hospital

• Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades in 2019.

• Received an "A" from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Certification in specialty area required

BLS required

Minimum of five years clinical experience

Preferred:

Preceptor Experience in Emergency Department for new grad RNs

Nursing related Master's degree

Experience with RN Professional Development Programs, (Professional Ladder, Leader Development, CE development)

Strong intrapersonal skills

Proficient in utilizing computer software

Experience with an electronic learning management system preferred