NICU RN: Neonatal Care Specialist

Kettering Health; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the NICU at KH Main Campus in Ohio. This role utilizes the nursing process to care for neonates, collaborating with physicians and health care teams in a high-acuity unit.

Applicants must be licensed in Ohio as an RN; a BSN is preferred within five years. BLS is required; ACLS/NRP/PALS may be required by unit. This position emphasizes professional development and patient advocacy in a faith-based, not-for-profit system.

Qualifications

• Licensed in the state of Ohio as a Registered Nurse.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (NLN, ACEN, or CCNE) if they are a new graduate nurse.
• Bachelor of Science in nursing preferred (must be completed within 5 years of hire).
• A nurse who is returning to the acute care setting after five or more years may be required to provide evidence of successful completion of a refresher course.
• BLS certification
• ACLS, NRP, PALS as determined by unit scope of practice

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process in providing nursing care to patients in all settings in collaboration with other health care providers.
• The RN is accountable for his/her own professional development and practice within the scope of care defined by law.
• Utilizing organizational resources, the RN acts as a patient advocate for the delivery of safe care including delegation of care and participation in performance and practice improvement activities.
• The delivery of nursing care within the Kettering Health Network reflects the missions, vision, values, and philosophies, of the organization and nursing departments

Skills

Nursing care

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

RN licensure in OH

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS/NRP/PALS

Job description

Kettering Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the NICU at KH Main Campus in Ohio. This role utilizes the nursing process to care for neonates, collaborating with physicians and health care teams in a high-acuity unit.

Applicants must be licensed in Ohio as an RN; a BSN is preferred within five years. BLS is required; ACLS/NRP/PALS may be required by unit. This position emphasizes professional development and patient advocacy in a faith-based, not-for-profit system.