Nurse Assistant - Washington Township Med Surg

Kettering Health; Centerville (Washington County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Kettering Health is seeking a Nurse Assistant for part-time night shifts at KH Washington Township. The role involves assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining a safe, clean environment under supervision of licensed staff.

Required: BLS certification within 90 days of hire. None required for education; prior CNA experience preferred, STNA in Ohio preferred. Safety and infection control are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Basic patient care skills.
• Ability to measure and record vital signs.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to follow instructions and collaborate 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities.
• Monitor vital signs and document observations.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Contribute to patient comfort, safety and quality of care under supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Follow instructions

Documentation

Observation

Infection control

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Details

KH Washington Township | Part-Time | 12 Hour Shift Nights

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 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.