Nursing Assistant - Hamilton - 4 Main Ortho and General Surgery - FT/Days

Kettering Health Network; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Network seeks a dedicated Nursing Assistant to join their patient care team in Hamilton, Ohio. The role involves supporting patients in daily living activities and executing delegated nursing tasks. Ideal candidates will complete KH's Nursing Assistant orientation, possess CPR/BLS certification, and have relevant experience or training. This position requires effective communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of KH Nursing Assistant orientation.
• Certification in CPR/BLS required.
• One of the following: 6 months nursing assistant experience or recent completion of relevant course.

Responsibilities

• Supports patients with activities of daily living.
• Performs patient care skills as delegated.
• Maintains knowledge and skill of delegated tasks.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Ability to multitask

Problem solving

Education

Completion of Nursing Assistant course

Job description

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Campus Overview

Kettering Health Hamilton

• Kettering Health Hamilton, formerly Fort Hamilton Hospital, has been serving the Hamilton community for over 90 years.
• Leads the way to better health in the Butler County area, serving patients fromFairfield, Oxford, Cincinnati, Middletown and surrounding communities.
• KH Hamilton offerings include maternity, emergency, the most advanced wound healing in Butler County, and a range of outpatient services.
• In 2020, KH Hamilton received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
• Full-service, community hospitallicensedfor203 beds.
• In 2020, KH Hamilton received several awards from Healthgrades:
  • America’s 250 Best Hospitals (2018-2020)
  • America’s 100 Best Pulmonary Care (2018-2020)
  • Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award (2020)

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