Patient Care Assistant – Night Shift (Med/Surg)

OhioHealth; Kenton (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Ohio is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support a Med Surg Unit 1 team during night shifts. You will assist the registered nurse with patient care and help patients with daily living activities while maintaining a safe, clean environment.

You will also assist with basic nursing tasks, monitor vital signs, document in the EMR, and communicate patient needs promptly to the RN. This role emphasizes teamwork and patient-centered care in a high reliability setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS - Basic Life Support certification required.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Nurse with direct patient care on a designated nursing unit.
• Help patients with daily living activities and maintain unit safety and cleanliness.
• Support telemetry monitoring and basic nursing tasks as delegated by the RN.
• Document vital signs and care provided using EMR devices and report observations to the RN.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

OhioHealth in Ohio is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support a Med Surg Unit 1 team during night shifts. You will assist the registered nurse with patient care and help patients with daily living activities while maintaining a safe, clean environment.

You will also assist with basic nursing tasks, monitor vital signs, document in the EMR, and communicate patient needs promptly to the RN. This role emphasizes teamwork and patient-centered care in a high reliability setting.