RN - Acute Care Med Surg

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.

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.

Requirements

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.
• 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