RN Auxiliary Float - Beavercreek - Picc Line - Pt/Nights

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it's by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Campus Overview

Soin Medical Center

• Soin Medical Center has been serving residents of Greene, Western Clark, Eastern Montgomery, and Miami counties since 2012.

• Conveniently located off I-675 in Beavercreek.

• Provides a variety of health care services and is home to 4 accredited Centers of Excellence including hernia and robotic surgery.

• Soin is currently licensed for 125 beds which will increase after the expansion completion in the Fall of this year.

• In 2020, Soin received an "A" from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.

• Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.

• We partner with local farms in Greene County to provide fresh produce to employees, patients, and their families.

• Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.

• Soin received several awards from Healthgrades:

• Patient Safety Excellence Award (2017-2019)

• Outstanding Patient Experience Award (2017-2019)

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Auxiliary Float/ PICC nurse (AF/PICC RN) utilizes the nursing process in providing nursing care to patients in all settings in collaboration with other health care providers. The AF/PICC RN is accountable for his/her own professional development and practice within the scope of care defined by law. Utilizing organizational resources, the AF/PICC 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 AF/PICC RN in the delivery of care to patients include, but not limited to, specialize vascular care (PICC, PowerGlide, IV under ultrasound) port access and other peripheral access as needed, providing routine dressing change and evaluations plus maintains appropriate documentation and records as indicated for all phases of care. The delivery of nursing care within the Kettering Health Network reflects the missions, vision, values and philosophies, of the organization and nursing departments.The Registered Nurse reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager of the ICU.

• Responsive to coaching to correct risky behaviors and applies learning to next situation.

• Demonstrates nursing clinical skills necessary to make pertinent and accurate assessments of the physical, psychological, spiritual and educational needs of the patient.

• Analyses collected data to establish and prioritize a list of actual and potential individualized age specific patient problems and/or needs.

• Develops a plan of care based on patient assessment, diagnosis and co-morbidities.

• Implements the plan of care and executes interventions provide safe quality care based on assessed needs, established standards of care.

• Evaluates and modifies the care plan based on patient response.

• Appropriate delegation based on the patient's care plan and skill level of the personnel.

• Timely documents in the electronic medical record or the appropriate venue. Documentation reflects nursing care, patient response and associated pertinent information related to the care of the patient.

• Demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.

• Identifies and responds appropriately to emergency situations.

• Verifies current patient medications and completes reconciliation documentation.

• Safely administers medications utilizing the "five rights".

• Consistently informs patients when new medications are ordered, informs patients of the implications and possible side effects of these medications.

*Provides patient education material when appropriate.

• Aware of population specific quality indicators; practice reflects actions that support core measures. Behavioral choices align with safe practice standards.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Education• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (NLN or CCNE) if they are a new graduate nurse. New graduates from non-accredited programs may be considered if they had a clinical rotation at a network hospital.• Bachelor of Science in nursing preferred (must be completed within 5 years of hire). If hired after June of 2010, at KMCS, all other KHN facilities after Jan 2011.• 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. Required Licenses[Ohio, United States] Registered NursesLicensed in the state of Ohio as a Registered Nurse Minimum Work ExperienceCritical care experience preferred Required SkillsBLS certification. ACLS certification