Kettering Health Dayton | Dayton | Full-Time | First Shift

The Manager RN Acute Care I is responsible for leading and coordinating nursing operations within an acute care setting to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. This role combines clinical expertise with operational oversight, regulatory compliance, and staff development to support optimal patient outcomes and efficient department functioning. 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 institution

Required Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (must be obtained prior to assuming patient care responsibilities)

Skills:

• Demonstrated clinical nursing expertise in acute care
• Knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations and accreditation standards
• Strong leadership, team-building, and staff development skills
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple responsibilities
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and standard office software

Competencies:

• Nursing competencies are based on ACHC standards or department specific needs/specialties
• For KTS focused positions:
• Employee maintains designation to work under medical protocol within their scope of practice
• Employee demonstrates working knowledge of medical techniques and application
• Employee maintains Resuscitation Certification (BLS, ACLS, PALS, etc.)
• Employee practices proper infection prevention behaviors
• Employee demonstrates consistent hand hygiene practices

Leadership Capabilities:

• Demonstrates the ability to lead and develop nursing staff, foster teamwork, and create a positive work environment.
• Effectively communicates organizational vision and goals, aligning team efforts with department and system priorities.
• Utilizes critical thinking and data-driven decision-making to address operational challenges and improve patient care outcomes.
• Promotes staff engagement, professional growth, and accountability through coaching, feedback, and recognition.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and proactively addresses risks to patient and staff safety.

Preferred Education:

• Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Preferred Work Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in a nursing leadership or management role

Preferred Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) or similar leadership certification

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.