Nursing Assistant - Emergency Room

HTU; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HTU in Dayton, OH is seeking a Nursing Assistant to join the interdisciplinary patient care team. You will support patients with activities of daily living and perform delegated care tasks under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

Ideal candidates will have completed nursing assistant orientation, CPR/BLS certification, and either six months hospital or long-term care experience, nursing student status, or current HTU employment. This role emphasizes patient safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Kettering Health 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 pre-nursing status as shown on transcripts; or current employee with Kettering Health.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care team.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Perform patient care skills as delegated by the licensed nurse within the Ohio Board of Nursing Scope of Practice.
• Maintain and demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability of delegated tasks.
• Support department operational needs and perform other duties as assigned.
• Report to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Problem solving

Reading basic math

Education

Nursing Assistant orientation (Kettering Health)

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Serving as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care team.
• Supporting patients with activities of daily living.
• Performing patient care skills as delegated by the licensed nurse within the Ohio Board of Nursing Scope of Practice.
• Maintaining and demonstrating knowledge, skill, and ability of delegated tasks.
• Supporting department operational needs and performing other duties as assigned.
• Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications:

• Successful completion of Kettering Health Nursing Assistant orientation.
• Certification in CPR/BLS.
• One of the following: six months experience as a nursing assistant in a hospital or long-term care facility; completion of a Nursing Assistant course in the last six months; nursing student or pre-nursing status as shown on transcripts; or current employee with Kettering Health.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Reading, writing, and basic math skills.
• 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.