Nurse Assistant / Health Unit Coordinator - Progressive Care Cardiothoracic

Kettering Health; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Main Campus in Ohio seeks a Health Unit Coordinator/Nursing Assistant (HUC NA) to join the care team. The role blends HUC duties with nursing assistant tasks, supporting patients and coordinating daily unit activities.

The HUC NA functions under licensed nurse delegation, maintains EMR processes, and collaborates with physicians and staff to ensure smooth patient flow and care delivery.

Qualifications

• KH Health Coordinator training completed on hire.
• KH Nursing Assistant Orientation completed on hire.
• CPR/BLS certification obtained.
• Nursing Assistant course completed or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Health Unit Coordinator and Nursing Assistant on the care team.
• Support patients with activities of daily living as delegated by licensed nurse.
• Coordinate day-to-day unit activities and maintain patient records.
• Communicate with nursing staff, physicians and interdepartmental personnel.
• Assist with electronic medical record management and unit operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Telephone etiquette

Basic computer skills

Customer service skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

KH Health Coordinator training

KH Nursing Assistant Orientation

CPR/BLS certification

Nursing Assistant course completed

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Health Main Campus | Kettering | Full-Time | 12 Hour Shift Days

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

• 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

• 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.