What are the responsibilities and job description for the STNA position at Sisters Of Charity Of Cincinnati?
The Nurse Assistant is responsible for assisting and/or providing direct resident care in a team oriented environment. Reporting directly to the charge nurse, the Nurse Assistant is expected to provide the highest level of quality resident care in compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations.
Status: Full Time - 2nd Shift - 3-11:30 PM
- Assist or provide residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, feeding, etc. in order to meet their physical, spiritual and psychosocial needs.
- Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information (HIPAA) and adhere to all resident rights.
- Observe residents' condition and communicate to charge nurse on a daily basis.
- Follow all established infection control guidelines and standard precautions.
- Assist with admission and discharge procedures as required.
- Follow all safety guidelines and use equipment properly.
- Attend shift report, answer call lights, and assist residents with any rehabilitative requirements.
- Cooperate with all nursing teams and departments to ensure all residents' needs are met.
- Attend and participate in all in-services, training sessions, and staff meetings as required per position.
- Complete all required documentation in an accurate and timely fashion.
- Accept changes in work assignments as requested by the assigned supervisor.
- Participate on committees for quality improvement as required.
- Perform other duties as requested/required.
Requirements:
Must be a state-tested Nurse Assistant on the Ohio Nurse Aide Registry or eligible to take the state exam.
Preferred:
High School Diploma or GED.
Knowledge of dementia helpful, especially if working in Memory Support unit.
Previous long term care experience is desirable.