RN - PACU

Kettering Health Network; South Dale (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Main Campus in Kettering, OH. This full-time, 3rd shift position requires nursing care across settings and collaboration with health care providers.

The RN will be accountable for professional development, patient advocacy, and delivering safe, quality care in alignment with KHN values and nursing standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed in the state of Ohio as a Registered Nurse.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (NLN, ACEN, or CCNE).
• Refresher course evidence may be required for long-gap returnees.
• BLS certification is required.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS as determined by unit scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients using the nursing process.
• Be accountable for professional development and practice within legal scope.
• Act as patient advocate for safe care including delegation and improvement activities.
• Deliver nursing care aligned with Kettering Health Network's mission, vision, values and nursing philosophies.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient advocacy

Care coordination

Education

Ohio RN license

Accredited nursing program (NLN/ACEN/CCNE)

BSN preferred (within 5 years)

ACLS/NRP/PALS certifications as required

BLS certification

Job description

Incentives

Kettering Health Main Campus | Kettering | Full-Time | 3rd Shift

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

• 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).
• PACU or Critical Care experience Required