Practical Nurse jobs in United States

Sign-on Bonus up to $10,000 available for eligible applicants.

• Bonus may vary based on shift and job status
• Relocation bonus may be available based on distance of the move
• Returning employees must not have been employed with Kettering Health within 6 months of rehire

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.

Kettering Health Hamilton

• Kettering Health Hamilton, formerly Fort Hamilton Hospital, has been serving the Hamilton community for over 90 years.
• Leads the way to better health in the Butler County area, serving patients from Fairfield, Oxford, Cincinnati, Middletown and surrounding communities.
• KH Hamilton offerings include maternity, emergency, the most advanced wound healing in Butler County, and a range of outpatient services.
• In 2020, KH Hamilton received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
• Full-service, community hospital licensed for 203 beds.
• In 2020, KH Hamilton received several awards from Healthgrades:
  • America’s 250 Best Hospitals (2018-2020)
  • America’s 100 Best Pulmonary Care (2018-2020)
  • Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award (2020)

The charge nurse leader is responsible for the assessment, coordination, implementation and evaluation of the delivery of safe and effective patient-centered care during their assigned shift. The charge nurse will facilitate, precept, and mentor staff and team members to grow professionally and advance their knowledge and skills. They will continuously assess unit needs to ensure adequate resources for current and upcoming shifts by collaborating with other departments, clinical and nonclinical, to coordinate timely admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients. The charge nurse will always demonstrate professionalism, meet regulatory and policy requirements, engage standards of practice, and hold team members accountable for safe, competency practice, quality care, and continual improvement. Charge Nurse reports to Clinical Nurse Manager.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree required within 3 years of hire
• Registered Nurse; Current RN licensure in the state of Ohio
• Minimum of 1 year clinical nursing experience
• Work Hours: Days or nights with weekend commitment
• CPR required; ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC per unit requirement (If required and not current must be obtained within 6 months of employment)
• Demonstrated leadership and coaching abilities
• Demonstrated professional and ethical behavior
• Must be passionate about nursing and teamwork.