Nurse Assistant / Health Unit Coordinator - 1NW Admissions Unit
About The Position
The Health Unit Coordinator/Nursing Assistant (HUC NA) has a dual focus, combining the Health Unit Coordinator and Nursing Assistant roles. As a member of the interdisciplinary patient care team, the HUC NA supports patients with activities of daily living and performs 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 day-to-day patient care unit activities, including processing patient records and communicating with nursing staff, physicians, and interdepartmental personnel. The role also serves as an electronic medical record resource for physicians and other healthcare team members. The HUC NA maintains knowledge, skill, and ability in delegated tasks, supports department operational needs, and performs other duties as assigned. The position reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.
Requirements
- Successfully complete KH Health Coordinator training upon hire into the role.
- Successfully complete KH Nursing Assistant Orientation upon hire into the role.
- Certification in CPR/BLS.
- Meet at least 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 an electronic medical record resource for physicians and other healthcare team members.
- 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
Education Level
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