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 Administrative Director of Nursing (ADON) is a professional nurse who provides leadership for the implementation of strategic goals for Kettering Health.  The incumbent provides guidance and support to unit leadership for the interpretation and the execution of strategies to implement these goals at the network, facility and unit level.  In collaboration with other health care providers the ADON is responsible for the provision of patient care and the assurance of competency of their staff.  The ADON is accountable to assure that nursing care is delivered in accordance with state, federal, and regulatory requirements.  The delivery of evidence-based nursing care at KH reflects the philosophies, missions, visions, and values of the organization and nursing department. The ADON reports to the Vice President of Patient Care or the Chief Nursing Officer. And performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing; or bachelors in another field and a master’s degree in nursing
Masters in nursing, required at time of hire for DON over Obstetrics/Newborn in a Level III Center

Required Licenses
[Ohio, United States] Registered Nurse
Licensed in the state of Ohio as a Registered Nurse

Minimum Work Experience
A minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years of progressive management experience with demonstrated leadership and management skills and outcomes towards leading nursing sensitive indicator improvements.

Required Skills
-Certification as a Nursing Administrator or Nursing Executive through an approved accrediting body to be completed within 2 years of hire.
-Ability to evaluate statistical data for use in planning and monitoring operations and budgets.
-Proven skills in developing high performance teams.
-Demonstrates an understanding of federal, state, and private payment systems.
-Capable of resolving escalated issues required for operation and coordination of interdepartmental collaboration.
-Strong verbal & written communication skills.
-Collaborate with other executives in the organization in making decisions about health care services, settings, and organizational priorities.
-Promotes a practice environment that empowers nurses to provide effective, compassionate, and efficient nursing care.