Acute Med-Surg RN: Patient-Centered Care & Collaboration

Kettering Health Network; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Network in Ohio is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver patient-centered nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care in collaboration with the healthcare team. The RN ensures safety, quality, and continuity of care across diverse clinical settings and supports optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting in the EHR, educating patients and families, coordinating with physicians and specialists, and

Qualifications

• Proficiency in patient assessment, care planning, and clinical documentation.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, and educational needs through interviews, examinations, and review of medical history.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Administer medications and treatments safely, monitoring for therapeutic and adverse effects in accordance with provider orders and protocols.
• Document all aspects of patient care accurately and promptly in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Educate patients and families on health conditions, treatment plans, medication regimens, and preventive care strategies.
• Monitor and evaluate patient responses to interventions, adjusting care plans as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Advocate for patient needs, preferences, and rights, ensuring culturally competent and ethical care.
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies, state and federal regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and infection control initiatives as assigned.
• Respond to emergencies and perform life-saving interventions within scope of practice and training.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Clinical documentation

Effective communication

EHR proficiency

Critical thinking

Prioritization

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient safety

HIPAA knowledge

Education

ASN or BSN degree

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Kettering Health Network in Ohio is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver patient-centered nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care in collaboration with the healthcare team. The RN ensures safety, quality, and continuity of care across diverse clinical settings and supports optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting in the EHR, educating patients and families, coordinating with physicians and specialists, and