RN - 4 West ICU Step Down

Kettering Health; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for night shift in Dayton. The role emphasizes applying the nursing process, patient advocacy, and collaboration with the health care team to deliver safe, high-quality care.

Applicants must be licensed in Ohio and may hold a BSN; BLS is required, with ACLS/NRP/PALS per unit scope. This is a full-time position within the Kettering Health Network.

Qualifications

• Licensed in the state of Ohio as a Registered Nurse.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (NLN, ACEN, or CCNE) if new graduate.
• BSN preferred; must be completed within 5 years of hire.
• Refresher course may be required for long breaks from acute care.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS as determined by unit scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse uses the nursing process to provide care to patients in all settings with the care team.
• RN is accountable for professional development and practice within legal scope.
• Acts as patient advocate using organizational resources, including delegation and improvement activities.
• Care delivery reflects Kettering Health Network missions, vision, values, and nursing philosophy.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient advocacy

Delegation

Education

Licensed RN in Ohio

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS

ACLS

NRP

PALS

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Health Dayton | Dayton | Full-Time | Nights

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

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

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.