RN Professional Development Specialist - NICU

Kettering Health

Kettering, Ohio

Posted Oct 7 · Applications close Oct 7, 2027

License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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Certification: Certification in Nursing Professional Development (e.g., ANCC NPD-BC) preferred at hire. Preferred Qualifications: Certification in Nursing Professional Development (e.g., ANCC NPD-BC) preferred at hire.
Education: Master’s degree in Nursing or related field preferred Experience in nursing education, preceptorship, or staff development required on hire for NICU. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Nursing or related field preferred Experience in nursing education, preceptorship, or staff development required on hire for NICU.
Experience: Preceptor Experience as NICU RN Preferred Qualifications: Preceptor Experience as NICU RN
Experience: Experience with RN Professional Development Programs, (Professional Ladder, Leader Development, etc) Preferred Qualifications: Experience with RN Professional Development Programs, (Professional Ladder, Leader Development, etc)
Experience: Experience with an electronic learning management system preferred Preferred Qualifications: Experience with an electronic learning management system preferred
Also asks: Strong intrapersonal skills Preferred Qualifications: Strong intrapersonal skills
Also asks: Proficient in utilizing computer software & EMR, Microsoft Suite, Epic Preferred Qualifications: Proficient in utilizing computer software & EMR, Microsoft Suite, Epic

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Kettering Health Main Campus | Kettering | Full-Time |

8 Hour Shift Varied

Responsibilities & Requirements

The RN Professional Development Specialist advances nursing practice by designing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs that foster clinical competence and professional growth among nursing staff. This role collaborates with nursing leadership to assess learning needs, promote evidence-based practice, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Performs other duties as assigned.

All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Nursing related Master's degree required within 4 years of hireMinimum of three years of clinical nursing experience.

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Certification in Nursing Professional Development or specialty area required within 2 years of hire (if not held at start).

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Nursing or related field preferred Experience in nursing education, preceptorship, or staff development required on hire for NICU. Certification in Nursing Professional Development (e.g., ANCC NPD-BC) preferred at hire. Preceptor Experience as NICU RN Experience with RN Professional Development Programs, (Professional Ladder, Leader Development, etc) Strong intrapersonal skills Proficient in utilizing computer software & EMR, Microsoft Suite, Epic 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.

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In Kettering, OH

Kettering, OH

Living costs about 7% below the US average

Life in Kettering, OH

NeighborhoodsKettering is largely composed of established mid-century residential neighborhoods characterized by mature tree canopies, single-story ranches, and split-level houses. Rental communities like Van Buren Village and The Residenz sit conveniently close to key commercial arteries and campus facilities. Healthcare workers evaluating the area frequently compare Kettering's accessible, middle-tier neighborhoods with the higher-priced historic enclave of Oakwood immediately to the north, or look toward suburban neighbors like Centerville, Bellbrook, and Beavercreek along the Interstate 675 corridor depending on their preference for newer construction or shorter drive times.

Kettering is largely composed of established mid-century residential neighborhoods characterized by mature tree canopies, single-story ranches, and split-level houses. Rental communities like Van Buren Village and The Residenz sit conveniently close to key commercial arteries and campus facilities.

Healthcare workers evaluating the area frequently compare Kettering's accessible, middle-tier neighborhoods with the higher-priced historic enclave of Oakwood immediately to the north, or look toward suburban neighbors like Centerville, Bellbrook, and Beavercreek along the Interstate 675 corridor depending on their preference for newer construction or shorter drive times.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: dowmoving.com Source 3: apartments.com Source 4: carriedavis.net Source 5: theresidenz.com

Getting aroundDriving is the default transit mode for Kettering residents, as local public bus options are sparse and regional transit connectivity is limited. Far Hills Avenue (State Route 48) serves as the primary north-south spine, delivering roughly a 15-minute drive into downtown Dayton or heading south into Centerville, while Interstate 675 provides rapid access east toward Beavercreek and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Hospital staff note that parking across Kettering Health facilities and suburban campuses is generally surface lot parking without downtown garage fees, though traffic builds noticeably around three in the afternoon along central intersections.

Driving is the default transit mode for Kettering residents, as local public bus options are sparse and regional transit connectivity is limited. Far Hills Avenue (State Route 48) serves as the primary north-south spine, delivering roughly a 15-minute drive into downtown Dayton or heading south into Centerville, while Interstate 675 provides rapid access east toward Beavercreek and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

Hospital staff note that parking across Kettering Health facilities and suburban campuses is generally surface lot parking without downtown garage fees, though traffic builds noticeably around three in the afternoon along central intersections.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: carriedavis.net

OutdoorsKettering provides abundant green space, featuring neighborhood assets like State Farm Park with its baseball fields and the historic, event-friendly grounds of Polen Farm. Outdoor enthusiasts take advantage of Twin Oak Camp within Hills & Dales MetroPark, which connects directly to broader regional nature trails overseen by Five Rivers MetroParks and access points along the Great Miami Riverway. The city is also home to the 40,000-square-foot Rob Dyrdek/DC Shoes Skate Plaza, offering one of the Midwest's most prominent street-style skate environments.

Kettering provides abundant green space, featuring neighborhood assets like State Farm Park with its baseball fields and the historic, event-friendly grounds of Polen Farm. Outdoor enthusiasts take advantage of Twin Oak Camp within Hills & Dales MetroPark, which connects directly to broader regional nature trails overseen by Five Rivers MetroParks and access points along the Great Miami Riverway.

The city is also home to the 40,000-square-foot Rob Dyrdek/DC Shoes Skate Plaza, offering one of the Midwest's most prominent street-style skate environments.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: destinationdayton.org Source 3: apartmentguide.com

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Living in Kettering

Kettering stands out in the Dayton metropolitan area as an unpretentious, healthcare-anchored suburb where daily life and hospital shifts intersect effortlessly. Home to the flagship Kettering Health medical center and Kettering College, the city provides relocating nurses with an approachable residential setting defined by mature, tree-lined streets, mid-century ranches, and convenient apartment clusters like Van Buren Village. Commutes are remarkably straightforward via State Route 48 and Interstate 675, allowing hospital staff to reach regional clinics, Beavercreek, or downtown Dayton in about 15 minutes without facing heavy metropolitan gridlock.

Outside work hours, off-shift recreation centers on open-air summer concerts and food festivals at Fraze Pavilion in Lincoln Park, craft brews and trivia along Wilmington Pike's Brewery Row at Eudora Brewing, and trail outings through Hills & Dales MetroPark. While public transportation is scarce and most older homes lack open-concept contemporary layouts, Kettering balances these tradeoffs with exceptionally low crime, top-tier municipal services, and strong local schools. For healthcare professionals seeking a stable, welcoming community with short drives and dependable civic amenities, Kettering is an ideal home base.

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As of 2026-09Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: carriedavis.net Source 4: destinationdayton.org Source 5: kruppmoving.com

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