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.

Kettering Health Main Campus

• Kettering Health Main Campus, formerly Kettering Medical Center, is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering, Ohio and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.
• The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and level II Emergency Care.
• In 2020, KH Main Campus received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
• Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.
• Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.
• Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades (2017-2019).
• Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.
• 465-bed hospital (includes newborn beds)

The Cardiac Clinical Nurse Specialist will be responsible for assessing patients with cardiovascular diseases, developing and implementing effective care plans, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of cardiovascular nursing and bring expertise in advanced level patient care, research, consulting, and education. They will be responsible for education and training programs to enhance, promote, and maintain high standards of staff competence and professional growth in providing quality patient care. They will serve as a role model of excellence in nursing knowledge and clinical practice. They will administer staff development programs through needs assessment and implements education and training programs for clinical staff. They will function in a leadership role as a clinical expert. The clinical nurse specialist will develop and implement training and maintain established standards of care through quality improvement activities. They will maintain unit-specific quality, accreditation, and clinical competency programs. Responsibilities involve providing staff instruction on the collection of data, assisting with the development and implementation of clinical guidelines, and serving as a resource to departmental and other hospital staff.

• Evaluating and treating patients with cardiovascular diseases
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized patient care plans
• Providing expert consultation to healthcare team members
• Conducting research to improve patient care and outcomes
• Leading and participating in interdisciplinary team meetings
• Educating patients, families, and the community about cardiovascular diseases
• Assisting in the development and implementation of health promotion programs
• Keeping up to date with advancements in cardiovascular nursing
• Ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards
• Caring for cardiovascular and cardiothoracic patients

Education

• Minimum: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred: Master's Degree

Work Experience

• Minimum: 5 years of experience in an inpatient critical care setting, with specialization in cardiovascular nursing
• Preferred:
  • Experience with quality management and/or coding systems
  • Experience with managing ECMO and other mechanical support devices

Licenses and Certifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse
• CPR required
• ACLS required
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