Nurse Assistant - 4 Main Ortho and General Surgery

Kettering Health Network; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Kettering Health is hiring a Nurse Assistant at KH Hamilton for a part-time, 12-hour day shift. You’ll help patients with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and support the nursing team in delivering compassionate care.

This role emphasizes patient safety, accurate documentation, and collaboration with medical staff. No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided; BLS certification required within 90 days of hire. Apply to join a mission-driven health system.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• On-the-job training provided.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Ohio STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and comfort.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes to nursing staff.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment with infection control practices.
• Support nursing staff under licensed supervision.
• Document care activities accurately.

Skills

Basic patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Infection control

Job description

Job Details

KH Hamilton | Part-Time | 12 Hour Shift Days

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Nurse Assistant provides essential support to nursing staff by assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining a safe and clean environment. This role contributes directly to patient comfort, safety, and quality of care under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. 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:

• None required.

Required Work Experience:

• None required
• entry-level position with on-the-job training provided.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.

Skills:

• Basic patient care skills
• ability to measure and record vital signs
• effective verbal and written communication
• ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively with nursing staff
• basic computer and documentation skills
• ability to observe and report changes in patient condition
• commitment to patient safety, privacy, and infection control practices.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Work Experience:

• Prior experience as a nurse assistant, nursing aide, or in a healthcare setting preferred.

Preferred Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) certification in Ohio, active and in good standing

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.