Nursing Assistant - Med Surg

Kettering Health · Centerville, WA · 1 wk ago

HealthcareFull-time

About the role

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 Nursing 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.

Responsibilities

Support patients with activities of daily living
Perform patient care skills as delegated by the licensed nurse within the Ohio Board of Nursing Scope of Practice
Maintain and demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability of delegated tasks
Support department operational needs
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

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

Qualifications

Reading, writing and basic math
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

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