STNA- 90% Nights- Medical Surgical

Adena Health • Washington Court House, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The STNA works as part of a focused, collaborative clinical team to provide high-quality direct patient care to an assigned group of patients. Care includes activities of daily living; use of 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 other tasks delegated according to scope of practice and skill set. The role may also provide clerical support and facilitate communication among care providers and visitors, in person or by telephone.

The STNA collaborates with other care team members, including patients and families, and works with the RN to achieve optimal outcomes. The position has access to confidential patient information and requires communication with team members about care provided. Daily activities are performed under the direct supervision of a Patient Care Coordinator, Registered Nurse, or Assistant Nurse Manager, and the indirect supervision of the Nurse Manager or Director. The position is full-time, primarily nights, at Adena Fayette and Washington CH. The schedule is two shifts per week from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, including every third weekend.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, STNA, or equivalent program, or current enrollment in an accredited school of nursing for Student Nurse designation.
• Phlebotomy training.
• 1–2 years of direct patient care and clerical experience, including medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality direct patient care to an assigned group of patients.
• Assist 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.
• Perform blood glucose monitoring.
• Complete other tasks delegated according to 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 care team members, patients, and families, and participate with the RN to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Communicate with team members regarding care provided to assigned patients.
• Protect and appropriately handle confidential patient information.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Healthcare plans, including an EPO plan with the strongest coverage and lowest deductibles when using Adena Care.
• 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