STNA- (Ft, 90%) Days Adena Greenfield Medical Surgical Unit

Adena Health • Greenfield, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Associate (PCA)/Student Nurse/Unit Secretary provides high-quality, direct patient care to an assigned group of patients. Duties include activities of daily living, using safe patient-handling equipment, measuring and documenting intake and output, Foley removal, external urinary catheter management, telemetry monitor setup, blood glucose monitoring, oxygen setup, and tasks delegated within the employee’s scope of practice and skill set. The role may also provide clerical support to the care team and facilitate communication with or between care providers and visitors, in person or by telephone.

The position works collaboratively with other care team members, including patients and families, and partners with an RN to achieve optimal outcomes. The employee has access to confidential patient information and must communicate with team members about care provided to assigned patients. Daily activities are performed under the direct supervision of a Patient Care Coordinator, Registered Nurse, RN, or Assistant Nurse Manager, and the indirect supervision of a Nurse Manager or Director.

This is a full-time, day-shift position at Adena Greenfield Medical Surgical Unit in Greenfield, Ohio. The schedule is three shifts per week, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., including every third weekend. Compensation is hourly and based on years of experience.

Requirements

• STNA qualification is listed as the required educational degree.
• At least 6 months of nursing assistant experience, or successful completion of an STNA prep course, PCA prep course, or Student Nurse experience.
• Current licensure or certification, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.), Patient Care Tech, STNA, or equivalent program.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing for Student Nurse designation.
• Phlebotomy training.
• One to two years of direct patient care and clerical experience, including medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Use safe patient-handling equipment.
• Measure and document patient intake and output.
• Perform Foley removal and manage external urinary catheters.
• Set up telemetry monitors and oxygen.
• Monitor blood glucose.
• Complete tasks delegated within the employee’s scope of practice and skill set.
• Provide clerical support to the care team as needed.
• Facilitate communication with or between care providers and visitors, in person or by telephone.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and other care team members, including RNs, to support optimal outcomes.
• Communicate with team members about care provided to assigned patients.
• Protect confidential patient information.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Healthcare plans, including an EPO plan offering the strongest coverage and lowest deductibles when receiving care within Adena Care.
• Employer-funded protection and long-term financial support.
• Retirement match of 3.5%, with an automatic 1% annual increase.
• Paid time off that grows with tenure.
• Tuition assistance and education support.
• Emerging leader and leadership development programs.
• Skill-building and lateral career opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed