Nurse Assistant / Health Unit Coordinator - Acute Care Med Surg
About The Position
The Health Unit Coordinator/Nursing Assistant (HUC NA) has a dual focus, combining the Health Unit Coordinator and Nursing Assistant roles. They serve as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care team, support patients with activities of daily living, and perform patient care skills delegated by a 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 communicating with nursing staff, physicians, and interdepartmental personnel. The HUC NA also serves as a resource for physicians and other members of the health care team for the electronic medical record. The role requires maintaining and demonstrating knowledge, skill, and ability in delegated tasks, supporting department operational needs, and performing other duties as assigned. The HUC NA reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.
Requirements
- Successful completion of KH Health Coordinator training upon hire into the role.
- Successful completion of KH Nursing Assistant Orientation upon hire into the role.
- Certification in CPR/BLS.
- Must meet one of the following: six months of experience as a nursing assistant in a hospital or long-term care facility; completion of a Nursing Assistant course in the last six months; nursing student or listed as pre-nursing on transcripts; or current employee with Kettering Health.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Ability to comprehend and complete delegated tasks.
Responsibilities
- Support patients with activities of daily living.
- Perform patient care skills delegated by a licensed nurse within the Ohio Board of Nursing Scope of Practice.
- Collaborate with unit leadership to coordinate day-to-day patient care unit activities.
- Process patient records.
- Communicate 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 in delegated tasks.
- Support department operational needs and 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
