RN Specialty

Nursing Position

Provide quality nursing care, education, treatment and support to patients, staying attuned to the needs of their supporters as well. Serve as a patient advocate as they strive to have their health care needs addressed. Patient care duties include: preparing patients and exam rooms for physician consultation, taking medical history and vitals, conducting patient testing, monitoring results, and ongoing patient observation prior to, during, and following administration of treatment, assisting physician in special procedures to include minor surgery.

Patient follow up to include: identify learning style and needs of patients (and their families), providing test results and appropriate education regarding medications, treatment plans and aftercare instructions, while promptly addressing their questions and concerns. Medical records: Effectively utilize EMR for charting, charging, retrieval of orders, scheduling, etc. Inputs, retrieves and interprets data from patient charts (paper and EMR) in a timely manner. Teaming and communication: Effectively communicates, displaying a professional and positive attitude towards patients, their families and staff, especially when addressing a difficult situation. Professional development: Participates in continuing education and nursing education activities both within and outside the network. Accountable for professional development within scope of care as defined by law. Dependable, demonstrates flexibility while prioritizing duties, and utilizes time efficiently in the completion of assigned duties.

Responsibilities & Requirements

Minimum Education: Associate's degree (or equivalent experience) required, with a bachelor's degree preferred.

Required Licenses: [Ohio, United States] Registered Nurse Current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Ohio.

Required Skills: Previous nursing experience preferred. Electronic medical records experience (preferably EPIC) preferred. Excellent communication and teaming skills required. Basic Life Support certification required. Advance Cardiovascular Life Support may be required depending on specialty area and level of care provided at the 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.