HUC/NA - Med Surg 2N
About The Position
The Health Unit Coordinator/Nursing Assistant (HUC NA) role has a dual focus, combining the responsibilities of a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) and a Nursing Assistant (NA). This individual serves as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care team, supporting patients with activities of daily living and performing patient care skills as delegated by a licensed nurse, adhering to 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, which includes processing patient records and maintaining ongoing communication with nursing staff, physicians, and interdepartmental personnel. Additionally, the HUC NA acts as a resource for physicians and other healthcare team members regarding the electronic medical record. This role requires maintaining and demonstrating knowledge, skill, and ability in delegated tasks, supporting department operational needs, and performing other assigned duties.
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
- 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
