Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)

Job Description

Job Title: Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)

Location: Bethany Lutheran Home – Sioux Falls, SD
Pay: $23.00–$26.00 per hour
Certification Required: CNA & Medication Aide

Employment Hours: Monday – Friday, must be available to work every 3 rd weekend.

At Bethany Home, we are caring people, caring for people—and we are looking for an organized, dependable, resident-focused Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) to join our nursing team.

The Health Unit Coordinator plays an important role in keeping our nursing neighborhoods running smoothly. This position combines administrative and organizational responsibilities with hands-on resident care and support for the nursing team. The ideal candidate is someone who can stay organized, communicate effectively, prioritize competing needs, and step in wherever help is needed.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a central point of support and communication within the nursing unit
• Assist with maintaining, scanning, and organizing resident medical records
• Help coordinate provider visits, appointments, transportation, and related documentation
• Assist with routine nursing audits and other administrative needs
• Order, stock, and organize nursing supplies and supply rooms
• Ensure resident rooms are properly stocked and prepared for new admissions
• Assist nursing leadership with staff education and other department needs
• Support floor staff with resident care, including bathing, weights, restorative care, walking residents to meals, transfers, and other CNA duties
• Assist with medication-related duties within the scope of Medication Aide certification
• Provide CNA and/or Medication Aide coverage when staffing needs arise
• Maintain resident confidentiality and follow all applicable policies, procedures, and regulations
• Help create a positive, organized, resident-centered environment for residents, families, and staff

What We're Looking For

• Current CNA certification required
• Current Medication Aide certification required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong computer skills and ability to work with electronic medical records
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and multitasking skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and remain calm when things get busy
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Flexibility and willingness to assist wherever needed
• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, nursing staff, providers, and leadership
• Understanding of resident rights, confidentiality, and the importance of preserving resident dignity
• Experience in long-term care or another healthcare setting preferred

The Right Fit

We're looking for someone who sees the bigger picture. You should be comfortable moving between administrative responsibilities and direct resident care, recognizing when something needs attention, and helping the team get it done.

This role is a great fit for an experienced CNA/Medication Aide who is highly organized, comfortable with technology, enjoys supporting others, and is ready to take on additional responsibility within the nursing department.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors, please submit your resume or you can email to View email address on kelolandemployment.com . Feel free to call HR with any specific questions or concerns as well, View phone number on kelolandemployment.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Bethany Lutheran Home is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Bethany Lutheran Home makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.