HUC/NA - Progressive Care Cardiothoracic

Kettering Health Network; South Dale (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Kettering Health Main Campus is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator/Nursing Assistant (HUC NA) for a part-time, 12-hour night shift in Kettering, OH. The role combines HUC and NA duties within an interdisciplinary patient care team to support daily living activities and patient care.

The HUC NA collaborates with nursing staff, physicians, and departments, coordinates unit activities, and handles patient records and EMR-related tasks.

Qualifications

• KH Health Coordinator training is required on hire.
• KH Nursing Assistant Orientation is required on hire.
• CPR/BLS certification is required.
• Six months nursing assistant experience in hospital/long-term care or nursing student/pre-nursing status is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and basic care as delegated by licensed nurses.
• Coordinate day-to-day unit activities and maintain patient records.
• Communicate with nursing staff, physicians, and interdepartmental personnel; support documentation in the EMR.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills for delegated tasks; support department operations as needed.
• Report to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Reading, writing & math

Telephone etiquette

Computer literacy

Customer service

Multitasking

Problem solving

Task delegation

Education

KH Health Coordinator training

KH Nursing Assistant Orientation

CPR/BLS certification

Nursing assistant experience or student status

Nursing student / pre-nursing status

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Health Main Campus | Kettering | Part-Time | 12 Hour Shift Nights

Responsibilities & Requirements

Responsibilities

• The Health Unit Coordinator/Nursing Assistant (HUC NA) has a dual focus, a combination of the Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) and Nursing Assistant (NA) roles. 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 also collaborates with unit leadership in coordinating the day-to-day activities of the patient care unit. This includes the processing of patient records and ongoing communication with nursing staff, physicians, and interdepartmental personnel. The HUC NA serves as a resource for physicians and other members of the health care team for the electronic medical record.

• The HUC NA is responsible for maintaining and demonstrating knowledge, skill, and ability of the delegated tasks. The HUC NA also supports department operational needs, and performs 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 into role
• Successful completion of KH Nursing Assistant Orientation upon hire into role
• 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 math

• 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

• 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.