RN - 5NW ICU Step Down

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

Job summary

Kettering Health Main Campus in Kettering, OH is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse for 12 Hour Shifts Days. The RN provides patient care using the nursing process in collaboration with the health care team.

The role emphasizes accountability for professional development, patient advocacy, and delivery of safe care within the organization's mission and nursing department standards. Requirements include Ohio RN licensure, accredited nursing program graduation, BSN preferred within 5 years, and

Qualifications

• Licensed in Ohio as a Registered Nurse.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (NLN, ACEN, or CCNE).
• BSN preferred (must be completed within 5 years of hire).
• A nurse returning to acute care after five years may need a refresher.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS as determined by unit scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• The RN utilizes the nursing process to provide care to patients in collaboration with other health care providers.
• The RN is accountable for professional development and practice within legal scope.
• Act as a patient advocate for safe care, including delegation and participation in performance improvement.
• Deliver care aligned with the Kettering Health Network's mission, vision, values, and nursing department philosophies.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient advocacy

Performance improvement

Education

RN licensure in Ohio

BSN preferred

Accredited nursing program (NLN/ACEN/CCNE)

BLS certification

ACLS/NRP/PALS as required

Job description

Job Details

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

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.