HUC / NA - Kettering - Progressive Care Cardiac Telemetry - FT / Days

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

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

Applicants Must Have :

• 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 :

Preferred Qualifications

Would Prefer Applicants Have :

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