RN - Kettering - Neuro ICU - FT/Nights

Kettering Health Network; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse dedicated to providing high-quality care in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will be licensed in Ohio and uphold the organizational values while ensuring patient safety and comfort in all settings. This role offers the opportunity for professional growth and development in a leading healthcare setting recognized for its excellence.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Ohio.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes nursing process in patient care.
• Acts as patient advocate ensuring safe care.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.

Skills

Patient Advocacy

Professional Development

Care Delegation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS

NRP

PALS

Job description

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Campus Overview

Kettering Health Main Campus

• Kettering Health Main Campus, formerly Kettering Medical Center, is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering, Ohio and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.
• The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), andlevel II Emergency Care.
• In 2020, KH Main Campus received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
• Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.
• Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.
• Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades (2017-2019).
• Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.
• 465-bed hospital (includes newborn beds)

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