Nursing Assistant - Med Surg

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

Job summary

Kettering Health Washington Township is seeking a Nursing Assistant to join the interdisciplinary patient care team on the night shift. You will assist patients with activities of daily living and execute patient care skills under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

Kettering Health emphasizes safety and compassionate care across its 14 medical centers. The role requires completing KH Nursing Assistant orientation, CPR/BLS certification, and meeting the Ohio Board of Nursing scope of practice.

Qualifications

• KH Nursing Assistant orientation is required.
• CPR/BLS certification is required.
• Six months experience as nursing assistant in hospital or long-term care.
• Nursing Assistant course completed in last six months or nursing student/pre-nursing status or KH employee.

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.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

Communication skills

Patient care empathy

Education

Nursing Assistant certificate or coursework

Job description

Job Details

KH Washington Township | Full-Time | Nights

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 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.