HUC/NA - 4S Med Surg

Kettering Health•Kettering, OH

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Unit Coordinator/Nursing Assistant (HUC NA) has a dual focus, combining the Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) and Nursing Assistant (NA) roles, and serves as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care team. This role 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 to coordinate the day-to-day activities of the patient care unit, including processing patient records and maintaining ongoing communication with nursing staff, physicians, and interdepartmental personnel. They serve as a resource for physicians and other members of the health care team for the electronic medical record, and are responsible for maintaining and demonstrating knowledge, skill, and ability of delegated tasks, supporting department operational needs, and performing other assigned duties. Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system comprising 14 medical centers and over 120 outpatient facilities in southwest Ohio, dedicated to promoting and restoring health with a commitment to patient safety and exceptional care.

Requirements

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.
Six months experience as a nursing assistant in a hospital or a long-term care facility OR Completion of Nursing Assistant course in the last six months OR Nursing student or listed as pre-nursing as shown on transcripts OR Current employee with Kettering Health.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care team.
Support patients with activities of daily living.
Perform patient care skills as delegated by the licensed nurse within the Ohio Board of Nursing Scope of Practice.
Collaborate with unit leadership in coordinating the day-to-day activities of the patient care unit.
Process patient records.
Maintain ongoing communication with nursing staff, physicians, and interdepartmental personnel.
Serve as a resource for physicians and other members of the health care team for the electronic medical record.
Maintain and demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability of the delegated tasks.
Support department operational needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.