Job Description

Incentives

KH Washington Township | Full-Time | 10 Hour Shift Days

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.

Responsibilities & Requirements

The RN Hand Center provides specialized nursing care to patients with Hand and Orthopedic procedures, supporting assessment, perioperative care, education, and rehabilitation in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. This role ensures patient safety, promotes optimal outcomes, and maintains compliance with regulatory standards. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

Required Work Experience:

• None required
• clinical nursing experience preferred.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Skills:

• Proficiency in patient assessment, care planning, and clinical documentation
• effective verbal and written communication
• proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems
• strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• ability to prioritize and manage multiple patient assignments
• ability to collaborate within interdisciplinary care teams
• commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and infection control standards
• knowledge of HIPAA and regulatory requirements.

Competencies:

• Nursing competencies are based on ACHC standards or department specific needs/specialties

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Preferred Work Experience:

• Experience in a surgery center, orthopedic, or perioperative environment.

Preferred Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification. Certification in perioperative or orthopedic nursing.