Lead RN Acute Care - Unit 1 Medical Surgical in Miamisburg, Ohio at Kettering Health

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.

The Lead RN Acute Care provides clinical leadership and coordination for nursing staff in an acute care setting, supporting high-quality patient care, safety, and operational reliability. This role guides care delivery, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and ensures compliance with regulatory and organizational 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 Education:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program

Preferred Education:

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or related healthcare field

Work Experience Required:

Minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting

Preferred Work Experience:

Previous experience in a charge, lead, or supervisory nursing role Licenses, Certifications and Registrations

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

All required credentials must be maintained in good standing throughout employment

Preferred Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification

Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) or other specialty certification

Skills

Demonstrated clinical expertise in acute care nursing

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize, coordinate, and delegate tasks effectively

Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems, preferably Epic

Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards

Ability to facilitate team collaboration and staff development

Essential Functions

Lead and coordinate daily nursing care activities to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care in accordance with established protocols and standards.

Serve as a clinical resource and role model for nursing staff, providing guidance, support, and informal training as needed.

Facilitate communication and collaboration among interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes.

Monitor patient care delivery and intervene or escalate concerns to appropriate leaders to ensure quality and safety.

Assist with staff scheduling, assignments, and workload distribution based on patient acuity and staffing resources.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives, data collection, and implementation of best practices to enhance care delivery.

Support orientation and onboarding of new staff, and contribute to ongoing staff development activities.

Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational policies, including infection control, HIPAA, and safety standards.

Document patient care and unit activities accurately and timely in the electronic health record.

Identify and address operational or clinical issues, escalating unresolved matters to appropriate leadership.

Foster a positive work environment that supports teamwork, professional growth, and adherence to Kettering Health values.

Competencies

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

Leadership Capabilities

Guide and support nursing staff in daily clinical operations

Facilitate team communication and conflict resolution

Champion quality and safety initiatives within the unit

Provide informal feedback and contribute to peer evaluations

Support staff development and promote a culture of continuous improvement