ICU Step-Down RN: Critical Care & Patient Advocate

Kettering Health Network; Daytonview (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Dayton is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver patient-centered care across diverse clinical settings, collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Requires Ohio RN license (BLS), graduation from an accredited program (ADN or BSN), and strong assessment, care planning, and documentation skills.

Experience is valued, and the role emphasizes infection control, patient education, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing).
• Clinical experience during nursing program accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, and educational needs.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments safely.
• Document all aspects of patient care in the EHR.
• Educate patients and families on health conditions and treatments.
• Monitor and evaluate patient responses and adjust care plans as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Maintain patient safety, confidentiality, and infection control standards.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Clinical documentation

Verbal communication

Written communication

EHR proficiency

Critical thinking

Prioritization

Interdisciplinary collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Education

ADN or BSN

Job description

Kettering Health Dayton is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver patient-centered care across diverse clinical settings, collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Requires Ohio RN license (BLS), graduation from an accredited program (ADN or BSN), and strong assessment, care planning, and documentation skills.

Experience is valued, and the role emphasizes infection control, patient education, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to