RN - 5NW ICU Step Down

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

Job summary

Kettering Health Main Campus in Ohio is seeking a Registered Nurse for full-time night shifts. The RN provides nursing care using the nursing process in collaboration with health care providers and remains accountable for professional development within legal scope.

Ideal candidates are Ohio-licensed with BLS; BSN preferred and ACLS/NRP/PALS as required by unit. This role emphasizes patient advocacy and adherence to safety and performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Ohio as a Registered Nurse.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (NLN, ACEN, or CCNE) if new graduate.
• BSN completion within 5 years is preferred.
• Nurse returning to acute care after 5 years may need a refresher course.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS/NRP/PALS as required by unit scope.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process in collaboration with other health care providers.
• Be accountable for professional development and practice within the defined scope of care by law.
• Advocate for safe care and participate in performance and practice improvement activities.
• Deliver care aligned with the Kettering Health Network's mission and nursing departments.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient advocacy

Performance improvement

Collaboration

Education

Licensed RN in Ohio

BSN preferred

Tools

ACLS

Job description

Job Details

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

Responsibilities & Requirements

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 Qualifications

Preferred Education:

• 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.