HUC/NA - Kettering - Acute Care Oncology - FT/Days

Kettering Health Network; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ohio is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator/Nursing Assistant to join their interdisciplinary patient care team. The role involves assisting patients with daily activities, maintaining communication between healthcare staff, and managing patient records. Ideal candidates will have completed necessary coordinator training and possess CPR/BLS certification, with additional qualifications in customer service and communication favored.

Qualifications

• Certification in CPR/BLS required.
• Six months experience as a nursing assistant or completion of Nursing Assistant course.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to function in a high-stress environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports patients with daily living activities and executes patient care tasks.
• Coordinates daily activities of the patient care unit and processes patient records.
• Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Skills

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Customer service skills

Problem-solving ability

Ability to multitask

Education

Successful completion of KH Health Coordinator training

Successful completion of KH Nursing Assistant Orientation

Job description

Overview

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 healthcare 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 healthcare professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Campus Overview

Kettering Health Main Campus

• Kettering Health Main Campus, formerly Kettering Medical Center, is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering, Ohio, and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.
• The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, maternity services with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and level II Emergency Care.
• In 2020, KH Main Campus received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
• Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.
• Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.
• Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades (2017-2019).
• Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.
• 465-bed hospital (including newborn beds).

Responsibilities & Requirements

Responsibilities

• The Health Unit Coordinator/Nursing Assistant (HUC NA) has a dual focus, combining the roles of Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) and Nursing Assistant (NA). They serve as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care team.
• The HUC NA supports 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 HUC NA collaborates with unit leadership to coordinate the day-to-day activities of the patient care unit. This includes processing patient records and maintaining communication with nursing staff, physicians, and interdepartmental personnel. The HUC NA also serves as a resource for physicians and other healthcare team members regarding the electronic medical record.
• The HUC NA is responsible for maintaining knowledge, skills, and abilities related to delegated tasks. They also support departmental operational needs and perform other duties as assigned.
• The HUC NA reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Qualifications

Applicants Must Have:

• Successful completion of KH Health Coordinator training upon hire
• Successful completion of KH Nursing Assistant Orientation upon hire
• Certification in CPR/BLS
• Must have one of the following:
• Six months experience as a nursing assistant in a hospital or long-term care facility
• Completion of Nursing Assistant course in the last six months
• Nursing student or pre-nursing student as shown on transcripts
• Current employee with Kettering Health

Preferred Qualifications

Would Prefer Applicants Have:

• Reading, writing, and basic math skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Appropriate telephone etiquette
• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills
• Customer service skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and function in a high-stress environment
• Problem-solving ability
• Ability to understand and complete delegated tasks