Nurse Assistant / Health Unit Coordinator - Progressive Care Cardiothoracic

IncentivesKettering Health Main Campus | Kettering | Full-Time | 12 Hour Shift DaysOverviewKettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God's love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.Preferred QualificationsWould Prefer Applicants Have:Reading, writing and basic mathEffective interpersonal and communication skillsAppropriate telephone etiquetteBasic computer knowledge and keyboarding skillsCustomer service skillsAbility to multitask, prioritize and function in a high stress environmentAbility to problem solveAbility to comprehend and complete delegated tasksResponsibilities & RequirementsResponsibilitiesThe 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.QualificationsApplicants Must Have:Successful completion of KH Health Coordinator training upon hire into roleSuccessful completion of KH Nursing Assistant Orientation upon hire into roleCertification in CPR/BLSMust have one of the following: Six months experience as a nursing assistant in a hospital or a long-term care facilityCompletion of Nursing Assistant course in the last six monthsNursing student or listed as pre-nursing as shown on transcriptsCurrent employee with Kettering Health