RN - Acute Care Med Surg

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 shift (12-hour) at the main campus. The RN will provide nursing care across settings in collaboration with other health care providers, and will be responsible for professional development and practice within legal scope.

The role requires an Ohio RN license, BLS, and unit-specific credentials; ACLS/NRP/PALS may be required by the unit. BSN preferred and may be completed within 5 years of hire.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Ohio as a Registered Nurse.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (NLN, ACEN, or CCNE) if you are a new graduate.
• BSN preferred (must be completed within 5 years of hire).
• BLS certification; ACLS, NRP, PALS as determined by unit scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to provide care in collaboration with other health care providers.
• Be accountable for your own professional development and practice within legal scope.
• Advocate for patients and ensure safe care, including delegation and involvement in improvement activities.
• Deliver nursing care that aligns with the Kettering Health mission, vision, values, and nursing philosophies.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient advocacy

Performance improvement

Team collaboration

Education

RN license in Ohio

BSN preferred

ACLS/NRP/PALS as required

New graduate eligibility (NLN/ACEN/CCNE)

Job description

Job Details

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

Responsibilities & Requirements

• 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

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.