RN - 5N ICU Step Down

Kettering Health; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Main Campus in Dayton, OH is seeking a Registered Nurse for full‑time night shifts on a 12‑hour schedule. You will provide nursing care across patient settings in collaboration with the health care team.

Must hold Ohio RN licensure with BLS; ACLS/NRP/PALS as required by unit scope. BSN is preferred and should be completed within 5 years of hire. One year of acute care experience is commonly preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed in the state of Ohio as a Registered Nurse.
• Graduated from an accredited nursing program; new grads may require verification.
• BSN preferred (completed within 5 years of hire).
• May need refresher if returning to acute care after 5+ years.
• BLS certification is required; ACLS/NRP/PALS as per unit scope.
• BSN preferred for the role.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care in collaboration with the health care team.
• Accountable for professional development and practice within legal scope.
• Advocates for patient safety and participates in performance and practice improvement.
• Care delivery reflects the organization's mission, vision, values, and nursing philosophy.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient advocacy

Education

RN license in Ohio

BSN degree

BLS certification

ACLS

NRP

PALS

BSN preferred (within 5 years)

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Health Main Campus | Kettering | Full-Time | 12 Hour Shift 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

Applicants Must Have:

• 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

Preferred Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Preferred Work Experience

• One year of clinical nursing experience in an acute care or relevant specialty setting.

Preferred Licenses, Certifications, And Registrations

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or specialty certification applicable to clinical area.

Overview

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.