Lead RN Acute Care - 5NW ICU Step Down
About The Position
The Lead RN Acute Care provides clinical leadership and coordination for nursing staff in an acute care setting, supporting high-quality patient care, safety, and operational reliability. The role guides care delivery, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and ensures compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. The employee performs other duties as assigned and carries out all responsibilities in alignment with Kettering Health’s mission, vision, values, and B Safe program. Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Its mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health, and its commitment is to help individuals be their best, with safety as its top priority.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program.
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Maintain all required credentials in good standing throughout employment.
- Demonstrated clinical expertise in acute care nursing.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize, coordinate, and delegate tasks effectively.
- Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems, preferably Epic.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Ability to facilitate team collaboration and staff development.
- Nursing competencies based on ACHC standards or department-specific needs and specialties.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a related healthcare field.
- Previous experience in a charge, lead, or supervisory nursing role.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) or other specialty certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and coordination for nursing staff in an acute care setting.
- Support high-quality patient care, safety, and operational reliability.
- Guide care delivery and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Guide and support nursing staff in daily clinical operations.
- Facilitate team communication and conflict resolution.
- Champion quality and safety initiatives within the unit.
- Provide informal feedback and contribute to peer evaluations.
- Support staff development and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Carry out responsibilities in alignment with Kettering Health’s mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
