HUC/NA - Kettering - 3W Clinical Decision Unit - FT/Days

Profile

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\u2019s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Campus Overview
Kettering Health Main Campus

Kettering Health Main Campus, formerly Kettering Medical Center, is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering, Ohio and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.
The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and level II Emergency Care.
In 2020, KH Main Campus received an \u201cA\u201d from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.
Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.
Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades (2017-2019).
Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.
465-bed hospital (includes newborn beds)

Responsibilities & Requirements
 
Responsibilities

The Health Unit Coordinator/Nursing Assistant (HUC/NA), a combination of the Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) and Nursing Assistant (NA) roles, serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
The HUC/NA 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 performs nursing care skills that have been delegated by the licensed nurse. She/he plays an integral role in the patient care experience and both directly and indirectly impacts the perception of care.

Qualifications
Applicants Must Have:

High School Graduate or equivalent
Successful completion of Health Coordinator training upon hire into role
Successful completion of Nursing Assistant Orientation upon hire into role
Must have one of the following:

Six months experience as a nursing assistant in a hospital or a long-term care facility
Completion of Nursing Assistant course in the last six months
Nursing student or listed as pre-nursing as shown on transcripts
Current employee with Kettering Health Network

Preferred Qualifications
Would Prefer Applicants Have:

Proven effective interpersonal and communication skills
Appropriate telephone etiquette
Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills
Customer service skills
Able to multitask, prioritize and function in a high stress environment
Certification in CPR/BLS

Company info

Kettering Health Network
Website : http://www.ketteringhealth.org