Nursing Assistant, PACU (FT Days / 8's) KH Washington TWP - Kettering Health

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Campus Overview:

• Providing quality, whole—person care to Dayton and the surrounding communities for over 90 years.
• Over 20 specialties, including orthopedics, heart and vascular, surgery, and trauma services.
• Meeting the growing need in our community, Grandview expanded their heart and vascular services at to include an additional Cath lab and electrophysiology lab.

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. 

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

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

This position is within the Pre/Post/PACU area at Washington Township. You will be floating between all three departments. Hours may vary based on case load, but core schedule is 7a-330pm 5 days/week. No call required, although willing to cross train to OR if interested in growing your skills and taking call.