RN - Med Surg

Kettering Health; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health in Troy is hiring a Registered Nurse for the night shift. The RN will perform nursing processes in collaboration with health care teams and is accountable for ongoing professional development within legal scope.

The role emphasizes patient safety, care delegation, and participation in performance and practice improvement activities within the KH Network and its mission-driven framework.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Ohio as a Registered Nurse.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (NLN/ACEN/CCNE).
• BLS certification; ACLS/NRP/PALS as required by unit scope.

Responsibilities

• The RN uses the nursing process to provide patient care with collaboration from other health care providers.
• RN is accountable for professional development and practice within legal scope.
• Delivers safe care, delegates appropriately, and participates in quality improvement activities.
• Care delivery reflects KH Network mission, vision, and nursing philosophies.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient advocacy

Care delegation

Performance improvement

Education

RN licensure in OH

BSN preferred (within 5 years)

BLS certification

Accredited nursing program graduate (NLN/ACEN/CCNE)

Job description

Job Details

KH Troy | Full-Time | Nights

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

• 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.


• 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

• Bachelor of Science in nursing preferred (must be completed within 5 years of hire).

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.