Nurse Assistant -6100 Med Surg

Kettering Health • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

The Nurse Assistant provides essential support to nursing staff by assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining a safe and clean environment. The role contributes directly to patient comfort, safety, and quality of care under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. The Nurse Assistant performs other duties as assigned and carries out all job responsibilities in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

Requirements

• No education is required.
• Meet at least one of the following work experience or eligibility criteria: six months of patient care experience in a healthcare setting; Ohio State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) certification; nursing student or listed as pre-nursing on transcripts; or current Kettering Health employee.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Basic patient care skills.
• Ability to measure and record vital signs.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively with nursing staff.
• Basic computer and documentation skills.
• Ability to observe and report changes in patient condition.
• Commitment to patient safety, privacy, and infection control practices.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a nurse assistant, nursing aide, or in a healthcare setting.
• Active Ohio State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) certification in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities.
• Monitor vital signs.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Support patient comfort, safety, and quality of care under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Carry out job responsibilities in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed