RN - 6100 Med Surg

Kettering Health; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Dayton is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient‑centered care across settings, collaborating with a diverse health care team. This full‑time, day‑shift role emphasizes safety, advocacy, and the nursing process within the network’s mission.

Applicants must hold an Ohio RN license; a BSN is preferred within five years. BLS is required; ACLS/NRP/PALS as determined by unit scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Active Ohio RN license.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (NLN/ACEN/CCNE) if new graduate.
• BSN preferred within 5 years of hire.
• Returning to acute care after 5+ years may require a refresher course.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS/NRP/PALS per unit scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to provide patient care across settings in collaboration with other health care providers.
• Be accountable for professional development and practice within legal scope.
• Act as patient advocate for safe care, including delegation of care and involvement in performance improvement activities.
• Deliver nursing care that reflects the Kettering Health mission, vision, and values.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient advocacy

Collaboration with healthcare team

Education

Ohio RN license

BSN preferred

ACLS/NRP/PALS per unit

BLS certification

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Health Dayton | Dayton | Full-Time | 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

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 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.