NURSING ASSISTANT (STNA)
Reports To: Director of Nursing
JOB SUMMARY:
Day or Night time positions available (7AM to 7PM or 7PM to 7AM)
The Nursing Assistant (STNA) is responsible for providing direct care to residents, assisting the clinical team in providing activities of daily living for the residents and works under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This person works in accordance with facility policies and procedures and report resident needs and concerns to a licensed nurse.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND MAJOR DUTIES:
1. Timely and accurately document all resident related activities in accordance with facility policy.
2. Ensure timely notification of resident related information, including changes in resident condition (example: weight loss, skin condition changes), to a licensed nurse for further direction.
3. Successfully assist all responsible residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), including but not limited to feeding, bathing, dressing, transferring, ambulation, loco motion, personal hygiene, toileting.
4. Obtain labs/vitals as directed by licensed nurse
5. Observe infection control and safety procedures.
6. Attend and participate in all scheduled staff meetings, educational meetings/in-services and all other meetings related to employment.
7. Assist with and participate in all resident activities to facilitate a home like environment for the residents within assigned facility.
8. Ensure compliance with all HIPAA regulations.
9. Respectfully engage and welcome all visitors, guests and family members within the facility.
10.Ensure a safe and sanitary living environment for residents.
11.Adhere to all infection control policies within the assigned facility.
12.Ensure the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process is followed in accordance to State & Federal Guidelines.
13.Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times.
14.Adhere to all facility policies & procedures.
15.Ensure adherence to the Corporate Integrity Program and the Performance Expectations at all times.
16.Perform other related duties as directed by Director of Nursing and/or person of authority.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Ability to obtain and maintain State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) Certification required. High School Diploma/GED required. 1 year of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or STNA required. Ability to add and subtract and perform basic mathematics as it relates to the position is required. Ability to read/write/comprehend the English language in written & verbal form required. Ability to communicate both verbally and non-verbally required.
LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, COMPLIANCE CHECKS AND/OR CERTIFICATION
Successfully complete &/or comply with all required background checks to include but not limited to: Ohio BCI&I fingerprint analysis, FBI (if applicable) fingerprint analysis, Nurse Aide Registry, HHS/OIG list of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE) & Ohio Medicaid Provider Exclusion and Suspension List.
Valid STNA certification to work within a long term care facility within the State of Ohio. Dependable transportation required. CPR certification preferred.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENT CARE
Responsible for promoting independence and assisting all residents with their ADL’s.
COMPUTER
Basic personal computer skills including electronic mail and basic internet usage
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS
Works regularly with some information such as medical records or reports and records that are restricted to specific persons. Must comply with confidentiality policy.
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