ICU Step-Down RN - Day Shift (Full-Time)

Kettering Health; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Dayton is seeking an RN to deliver patient-centered nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care in collaboration with the healthcare team. This role supports safe, high-quality care across diverse clinical settings.

The RN will document in the EHR, educate patients and families, administer medications per orders, and participate in quality improvement and infection control initiatives, upholding HIPAA and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with RN licensure in Ohio (BSN preferred).
• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical, psychosocial, and educational needs through interviews, examinations, and 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 orders.
• Document all aspects of patient care accurately in the EHR.
• Educate patients and families on health conditions, treatment plans, and preventive care.
• Monitor and evaluate patient responses, adjusting care plans as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, APs, and other professionals to coordinate care.
• Advocate for patient needs, rights, and confidentiality in line with policies.
• Maintain compliance with policies, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and infection control initiatives.
• Respond to emergencies and perform life-saving interventions within scope.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Clinical documentation

Verbal communication

Written communication

EHR proficiency

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient safety & privacy

HIPAA knowledge

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Kettering Health Dayton is seeking an RN to deliver patient-centered nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care in collaboration with the healthcare team. This role supports safe, high-quality care across diverse clinical settings.

The RN will document in the EHR, educate patients and families, administer medications per orders, and participate in quality improvement and infection control initiatives, upholding HIPAA and regulatory standards.