Job Details

State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA)

Summit Home Care and Hospice is searching for an experienced and motivated State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) to join our Hospice & Home Health teams. We're committed to providing comprehensive healthcare services in the comfort of our patients' homes to positively impact quality of life by redefining the delivery of care.

Full-Time STNA:

• Shift: Dayshift, Monday Friday (40 Hours/Week)
• Pay Rate: $18.00 - $20.00 per Hour
• Location: Columbus, Ohio & Surrounding Areas
• Expected Travel: 30 Mile Radius (Mileage Reimbursement, $0.48/Mile)

Responsibilities:

• A member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient's needs.
• Responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed.
• Will be assigned by a Registered Nurse in a manner that promotes quality, continuity, and safety of a patient's care.
• Provide personal care including, but not limited to the following:
• Bathing and/or shampooing hair.
• Assisting with oral hygiene.
• Back rubs/massages as necessary.
• Changing bed linens and assisting with other laundry as appropriate.
• Assisting with dressing and undressing.
• Administering skin care to prevent breakdown.
• Helping with toileting activities.
• Maintaining a clean and orderly living area for patients, as needed.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals and assist in feeding the patient, if necessary.
• Take and record oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Assist in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
• Perform range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Assist patient in the self-administration of medication.
• Meet the safety needs of patients and use equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).
• Report on patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
• Adhere to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• May care for patients in home care and hospice as census allows.

Qualifications:

• Meets the training and licenses requirements in accordance with state and federal laws for STNA.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Current licensure in state and CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.
• Recent TB test, required.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care that is given.
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired.
• Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• Mileage Reimbursement ($0.48/Mile)
• Referral Program
• Flexible Schedule