KTS Critical Care RN - Mobile ICU - Dayton - FT/Nights

Kettering Health Network; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Critical Care RN to join their dynamic team in Dayton, Ohio. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide high-quality patient care in a mobile intensive care setting, ensuring that patients receive the best possible treatment during transport. With a focus on advanced surgical response and critical patient stabilization, the ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy a flexible schedule with options for a rotating two-week plan or a consistent three-day workweek. Join a team that values excellence in patient care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Current Ohio Nursing license required.
• Associates degree in nursing with a Bachelor's within 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a mobile intensive care setting.
• Transport patients and provide advanced care in critical situations.

Skills

Critical Care Nursing

Patient Care

Advanced Life Support

Emergency Response

Patient Transport

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (within 5 years)

Current Ohio Nursing License

CPR, ACLS, and PALS Certification

Tools

Ventricular Assist Device

Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

ECMO

Transport Ventilators

Job description

Overview

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.

Campus Overview

Kettering Health Dayton

• Kettering Health Dayton, formerly Grandview Medical Center, has been providing care to Dayton and surrounding communities for over 90 years.
• Over 20 specialties, including orthopedics, heart and vascular, surgery, and trauma services.
• KH Dayton expanded their Emergency Department as well as their heart & vascular services to include an additional catheterization lab and electrophysiology lab.
• Partners with Gem City Market to provide fresh fruits and vegetables every Tuesday within the hospital.
• One of the largest osteopathic teaching hospitals in the United States.
• 371 bed facility
• Over the past several years, KH Dayton has received many awards, including:
  • Top 100 Hospital
  • Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades in 2019.
  • Received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.

Responsibilities & Requirements

Job Specific Duties:

The critical care RN functions as part of a team to provide direct patient care in mobile intensive care setting, with the assistance of other allied health professionals. They transport patients to a higher-level facility and provide advanced care to the most critical. This nursing role offers many unique opportunities for the ideal candidate, including:

• 1:1 patient ratio
• Progressive standing orders and medical scope of practice
• Utilizes specialized equipment including Ventricular Assist Device, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), ECMO, and transport ventilators.
• Plays an integral part in the regional Surgical Emergency Response Team (SERT), providing advanced surgical, stabilization, and transport capabilities for patients in the pre-hospital setting.

This position offers opportunity for a two-week rotating schedule or a set three day per week schedule. Shifts are 12 hours in length and based out of our facility in Dayton, Ohio.

Operational Duties:

• Performs regular assigned shift duties.
• Maintains cleaning standards of station(s), vehicle(s), and equipment.
• Completes detailed patient and operational reporting, in a timely manner.
• Participates in continuing education and skill competency programs
• Acts as a preceptor and/or participates in orientation of new employees to cultivate culture and skillsets

Preferred Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• Current Ohio Nursing license
• CPR, ACLS and PALS certification
• Associates degree from accredited school of nursing, with Bachelor’s required within 5 years of employment
• Recent nursing experience in an Emergency Department or Critical Care (ICU) setting
• Pre-hospital certification and experience as an EMT or Paramedic preferred
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) and/or Critical Care Register Nurse (CCRN) preferred