RN - Maternity

Kettering Health; Centerville (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health in Ohio is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Labor and Delivery unit on the night shift. You will apply the nursing process, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and advocate for safe patient care.

The role requires Ohio RN licensure, BSN preferred within five years, and BLS; ACLS/NRP/PALS as required by unit. Cross-training to another maternity area is expected to support staffing and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Ohio as a Registered Nurse.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred (completed within 5 years).
• BLS certification required; ACLS/NRP/PALS per unit scope.

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

Skills

Nursing patient care

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Registered Nurse license (Ohio)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

BLS certification

ACLS/NRP/PALS as required

Job description

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.

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

This is a full time night shift Labor and Delivery position. Must be cross-trained to another Maternity area.