Nurse Assistant - Acute Care Neuroscience

Kettering Health

Kettering Health Main Campus

Kettering, Ohio

You'll help patients with daily activities and do care skills the licensed nurse delegates to you.

Posted Oct 11 · Applications close Oct 11, 2027 · 6 months of experience

Pay: Not posted
Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour shifts · Nights 12 Hour Shift Nights
Unit and setting: Acute Care Neuroscience Nurse Assistant - Acute Care Neuroscience
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

Certification: CPR/BLS certification Certification in CPR/BLS
Experience: Six months as a nursing assistant in a hospital or long-term care facility (one option) Six months experience as a nursing assistant in a hospital or a long-term care facility
Also asks: Completes KH Nursing Assistant orientation Successful completion of KH Nursing Assistant orientation
Also asks: Nursing Assistant course completed within the last six months (one option) Completion of Nursing Assistant course in the last six months
Also asks: Nursing student or pre-nursing, shown on transcripts (one option) Nursing student or listed as pre-nursing as shown on transcripts
Also asks: Current Kettering Health employee (one option) Current employee with Kettering Health

Preferred

Also asks: Reading, writing and basic math Reading, writing and basic match
Also asks: Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Also asks: Basic computer and keyboarding skills Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills
Also asks: Customer service skills
Also asks: Able to multitask and prioritize in a high-stress environment Ability to multitask, prioritize and function in a high stress environment
Also asks: Able to problem solve Ability to problem solve

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The role and schedule

Day to day: Help patients with activities of daily living The Nursing Assistant focuses on supporting patients with activities of daily living
Day to day: Perform patient care skills the licensed nurse delegates performs patient care skills as delegated by the licensed nurse within the Ohio Board of Nursing Scope of Practice.
Hours stated: 12 Hour Shift Nights
Details: Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager The Nursing Assistant reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

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Kettering Health Main Campus | Kettering | Full-Time |

12 Hour Shift Nights

Responsibilities & Requirements 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
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.

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In Kettering, OH

Kettering, OH

Living costs about 7% below the US average

Life in Kettering, OH

NeighborhoodsKettering is largely composed of established mid-century residential neighborhoods characterized by mature tree canopies, single-story ranches, and split-level houses. Rental communities like Van Buren Village and The Residenz sit conveniently close to key commercial arteries and campus facilities. Healthcare workers evaluating the area frequently compare Kettering's accessible, middle-tier neighborhoods with the higher-priced historic enclave of Oakwood immediately to the north, or look toward suburban neighbors like Centerville, Bellbrook, and Beavercreek along the Interstate 675 corridor depending on their preference for newer construction or shorter drive times.

Kettering is largely composed of established mid-century residential neighborhoods characterized by mature tree canopies, single-story ranches, and split-level houses. Rental communities like Van Buren Village and The Residenz sit conveniently close to key commercial arteries and campus facilities.

Healthcare workers evaluating the area frequently compare Kettering's accessible, middle-tier neighborhoods with the higher-priced historic enclave of Oakwood immediately to the north, or look toward suburban neighbors like Centerville, Bellbrook, and Beavercreek along the Interstate 675 corridor depending on their preference for newer construction or shorter drive times.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: dowmoving.com Source 3: apartments.com Source 4: carriedavis.net Source 5: theresidenz.com

Getting aroundDriving is the default transit mode for Kettering residents, as local public bus options are sparse and regional transit connectivity is limited. Far Hills Avenue (State Route 48) serves as the primary north-south spine, delivering roughly a 15-minute drive into downtown Dayton or heading south into Centerville, while Interstate 675 provides rapid access east toward Beavercreek and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Hospital staff note that parking across Kettering Health facilities and suburban campuses is generally surface lot parking without downtown garage fees, though traffic builds noticeably around three in the afternoon along central intersections.

Driving is the default transit mode for Kettering residents, as local public bus options are sparse and regional transit connectivity is limited. Far Hills Avenue (State Route 48) serves as the primary north-south spine, delivering roughly a 15-minute drive into downtown Dayton or heading south into Centerville, while Interstate 675 provides rapid access east toward Beavercreek and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

Hospital staff note that parking across Kettering Health facilities and suburban campuses is generally surface lot parking without downtown garage fees, though traffic builds noticeably around three in the afternoon along central intersections.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: carriedavis.net

OutdoorsKettering provides abundant green space, featuring neighborhood assets like State Farm Park with its baseball fields and the historic, event-friendly grounds of Polen Farm. Outdoor enthusiasts take advantage of Twin Oak Camp within Hills & Dales MetroPark, which connects directly to broader regional nature trails overseen by Five Rivers MetroParks and access points along the Great Miami Riverway. The city is also home to the 40,000-square-foot Rob Dyrdek/DC Shoes Skate Plaza, offering one of the Midwest's most prominent street-style skate environments.

Kettering provides abundant green space, featuring neighborhood assets like State Farm Park with its baseball fields and the historic, event-friendly grounds of Polen Farm. Outdoor enthusiasts take advantage of Twin Oak Camp within Hills & Dales MetroPark, which connects directly to broader regional nature trails overseen by Five Rivers MetroParks and access points along the Great Miami Riverway.

The city is also home to the 40,000-square-foot Rob Dyrdek/DC Shoes Skate Plaza, offering one of the Midwest's most prominent street-style skate environments.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: destinationdayton.org Source 3: apartmentguide.com

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Kettering stands out in the Dayton metropolitan area as an unpretentious, healthcare-anchored suburb where daily life and hospital shifts intersect effortlessly. Home to the flagship Kettering Health medical center and Kettering College, the city provides relocating nurses with an approachable residential setting defined by mature, tree-lined streets, mid-century ranches, and convenient apartment clusters like Van Buren Village. Commutes are remarkably straightforward via State Route 48 and Interstate 675, allowing hospital staff to reach regional clinics, Beavercreek, or downtown Dayton in about 15 minutes without facing heavy metropolitan gridlock.

Outside work hours, off-shift recreation centers on open-air summer concerts and food festivals at Fraze Pavilion in Lincoln Park, craft brews and trivia along Wilmington Pike's Brewery Row at Eudora Brewing, and trail outings through Hills & Dales MetroPark. While public transportation is scarce and most older homes lack open-concept contemporary layouts, Kettering balances these tradeoffs with exceptionally low crime, top-tier municipal services, and strong local schools. For healthcare professionals seeking a stable, welcoming community with short drives and dependable civic amenities, Kettering is an ideal home base.

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As of 2026-09Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: carriedavis.net Source 4: destinationdayton.org Source 5: kruppmoving.com

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