Nursing Assistant - 4 Main Ortho and General Surgery

Kettering Health; Ohio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to join our interdisciplinary patient care team at KH Hamilton. The role focuses on assisting patients with activities of daily living and performing delegated care tasks under the licensed nurse's supervision.

Successful completion of KH Nursing Assistant orientation and CPR/BLS certification are required. Candidates may have six months of hospital or long-term care experience, be a nursing student, or be a current KH employee.

Qualifications

• 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 long-term care facility; completion of Nursing Assistant course in the last six months; nursing student or pre-nursing as shown on transcripts; 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 patient care skills as delegated by the licensed nurse within the Ohio Board of Nursing Scope of Practice.
• Maintains and demonstrates knowledge, skill, and ability of delegated tasks.
• Supports department operational needs and performs other duties as assigned.
• Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Computer basics

Education

CPR/BLS certification

KH Nursing Assistant orientation

Six months experience in hospital/long-term care

Nursing student or pre-nursing status

Job description

• 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.

Job Details

KH Hamilton | Full-Time | Nights

Responsibilities

Responsibilities & Requirements

• 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 solveAbility 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.