The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to patients in collaboration with other healthcare providers. They act as patient advocates and participate in practice improvement activities to ensure safe care delivery.
Responsibilities: & Requirements
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
Applicants Must Have: 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 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.
Applicants must be licensed Registered Nurses in Ohio and graduates of an accredited nursing school. BLS certification is required, with ACLS, NRP, or PALS required based on the specific unit's scope of practice.
Market context
In Ohio, RN openings in psychiatric care often draw steady interest because facilities look for candidates with current Ohio licensure and prior behavioral health experience. These roles can be competitive when employers prefer a BSN and a background in a psychiatric health care setting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm fit, then verify your licensure status and tailor your application to any psych care experience you have.
