RN - Emergency Room

Kettering Health; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health in Dayton, OH is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time day shift. The RN provides patient-centered care using the nursing process in collaboration with the care team and remains accountable for professional development and legal practice boundaries.

The role emphasizes patient advocacy, safe care delivery, and participation in performance improvement activities within the Kettering Health Network, aligning with its mission and values.

Qualifications

• Licensed in the state of Ohio as a Registered Nurse
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (NLN, ACEN, or CCNE)
• BSN preferred (completed within 5 years of hire)
• Refresher course evidence may be required for return to acute care after 5+ years
• BLS certification required
• ACLS, NRP, PALS as determined by unit scope of practice

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to provide patient care in collaboration with the health care team.
• Accountable for professional development and practice within legal scope.
• Act as patient advocate for safe care, including delegation of care and participation in performance and practice improvement.
• Deliver nursing care in alignment with the Kettering Health Network's mission, vision, values, and philosophies.

Skills

Nursing process

Professional development

Patient advocacy

Compliance with laws

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Accredited nursing program (NLN/ACEN/CCNE)

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS

NRP

PALS

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Health Dayton | Dayton | Full-Time | Day

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

• 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

• Emergency Room experience preferred

Unable to consider New Grads for this position.

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.