What are the responsibilities and job description for the STNA position at University Hospitals?
A Brief Overview
Assists with: resident care, admission/discharge of patients and with the assembly and set up of equipment and supplies. Performs a variety of utility duties associated with patient care. Provides assistance to Patients with ADL's as delegated by the RN (bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, tolieting) Assists Patients in ambulating, turning, positioning as delegated by the RN. Assists with stocking and inventory of resident care supplies. Monitors patient safety alarms. Provides clean linens, changes bed and maintains an uncluttered environment for residents. Answers call lights. Obtains vital signs and completes POCT. Communicates any changes in patient condition to RN.Participates in quality and patient experience initiatives.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education
- High School Equivalent / GED with previous work experience, or vocational education or GED, as a nursing assistant. (Required)
- Experience (Preferred)
- Patient care equipment specific to assigned population; telephone; nurse call system; pager. (Required proficiency)
- State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) (Required) and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
- Maintains state certification. (Required)
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
- 10%
