RN - 5N ICU Step Down

Kettering Health • Kettering, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to patients in all settings using the nursing process and collaborating with other health care providers. The RN is accountable for their own professional development and for practicing within the scope of care defined by law. Using organizational resources, the RN advocates for patients and supports safe care through delegation and participation in performance and practice improvement activities. Nursing care reflects Kettering Health Network’s mission, vision, values, and philosophies.

Requirements

• Be licensed in Ohio as a Registered Nurse.
• For new graduate nurses, graduate from an accredited school of nursing (NLN, ACEN, or CCNE).
• Hold BLS certification.
• Hold ACLS, NRP, or PALS certification as determined by unit scope of practice.
• A nurse returning to acute care after five or more years may be required to provide evidence of successful completion of a refresher course.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); completion is preferred and must occur within five years of hire.
• One year of clinical nursing experience in an acute care or relevant specialty setting.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or specialty certification applicable to the clinical area.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to provide patient care in collaboration with other health care providers.
• Maintain accountability for professional development and practice within the scope of care defined by law.
• Act as a patient advocate for safe care, including delegating care and participating in performance and practice improvement activities.
• Deliver nursing care in accordance with the missions, vision, values, and philosophies of Kettering Health Network and its nursing departments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed