Nursing Assistant - 4 Main Ortho and General Surgery

Kettering Health Network; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Hamilton is seeking a Nursing Assistant to join the interdisciplinary care team for full-time night shifts. The position emphasizes assisting patients with activities of daily living and executing delegated nursing tasks under supervision.

Applicants should have completed KH Nursing Assistant orientation, CPR/BLS certification, and meet one of the listed experience or student criteria. This role reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of KH Nursing Assistant orientation.
• Certification in CPR/BLS.
• Six months experience as a nursing assistant in a hospital or long-term care facility.
• Nursing student or listed as pre-nursing as shown on transcripts or current KH employee

Responsibilities

• The Nursing Assistant serves as a member of our interdisciplinary patient care team.
• Supports patients with activities of daily living and performs delegated patient care skills by the licensed nurse.
• Maintains knowledge, skill, and ability of delegated tasks.
• Supports department operations and performs other duties as assigned.
• Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

Job Details

KH Hamilton | Full-Time | Nights

Responsibilities & Requirements

Responsibilities

• The Nursing Assistant serves as a member of our interdisciplinary patient care team.
• The Nursing Assistant focuses on supporting patients with activities of daily living and performs patient care skills as delegated by the licensed nurse within the Ohio Board of Nursing Scope of Practice.
• The Nurse Assistant is responsible for maintaining and demonstrating knowledge, skill, and ability of the delegated tasks.
• The Nursing Assistant also supports department operational needs, and performs other duties as assigned.
• The Nursing Assistant reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Qualifications

Applicants Must Have:

• Successful completion of KH Nursing Assistant orientation
• Certification in CPR/BLS
• Must have one of the following:
  • Six months experience as a nursing assistant in a hospital or a long-term care facility
  • Completion of Nursing Assistant course in the last six months
  • Nursing student or listed as pre-nursing as shown on transcripts
  • Current employee with Kettering Health

Preferred Qualifications

Would Prefer Applicants Have:

• Reading, writing and basic match

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills

• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills

• Customer service skills

• Ability to multitask, prioritize and function in a high stress environment

• Ability to problem solve

• Ability to comprehend and complete delegated tasks

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.