Lead RN Acute Care - Emergency Room at Kettering Health, Kettering, OH
Lead RN Acute Care - Emergency Room at Kettering Health in Kettering, OH. Full-time. Est. up to $100k. Apply with swipeandhired.
Posted Date
1 hour ago (11/2/2026 11:41 AM)
Job ID
2026-64011
Job Category
Registered Nurse
Job Type
Full-Time
Shift
12 Hour Shift Varies
Department
378010 - EMERGENCY ROOM
FTE
72 Hours Per Pay Period/FTE 0.90
Job Code
JP0797
Job Details
Kettering Health Main Campus | Kettering | Full-Time | 12 Hour Shift Varied
Responsibilities & Requirements
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
Required Work Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting
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
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
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
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education:
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or related healthcare field
Preferred Work Experience:
- Previous experience in a charge, lead, or supervisory nursing role
Preferred Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) or other specialty certification
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.
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