Nursing Assistant - U2W Acute Care Medical/Surgical

Kettering Health; Centerville (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health in Centerville, OH is seeking a Nursing Assistant to join our interdisciplinary patient care team. You will support patients with activities of daily living and carry out patient care tasks as delegated by the licensed nurse, within the Ohio Board of Nursing Scope of Practice.

You will maintain knowledge and skills for delegated tasks, support department operations, and report to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Qualifications

• KH Nursing Assistant orientation completed.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• One of: six months as a nursing assistant, recent Nursing Assistant course, nursing student/pre-nursing, or KH employee.

Responsibilities

• Be a member of an interdisciplinary patient care team.
• Support patients with activities of daily living and perform delegated care tasks.
• Maintain knowledge and skill for delegated tasks within Ohio Nursing Scope.
• Support department operations and other duties as assigned.
• Report to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Skills

ADL support

Communication skills

Multitasking

Computer basics

Customer service

Education

Nursing Assistant certificate

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

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.