State Tested Nursing Assistants provide much-needed patient care and nurse and physician support. By taking care of lower-level tasks, like monitoring vitals and changing patient bedding, STNAs free up their supervising team to tackle tasks that require additional training and education, such as performing procedures and leading diagnostic testing.
Wat doet een State Tested Nursing Assistant?
A State Tested Nursing Assistant, or STNA, is a nursing assistant who takes care of patients under the watchful eye of a Registered Nurse. STNA job descriptions are found in Ohio (other states use the alternative job title Certified Nurse Assistant, or CNA), where the STNA’s primary duties include monitoring patients, assisting with hygeineand aiding doctors and nurses during medical procedures.
Verantwoordelijkheden
Een State Tested Nursing Assistant moet in staat zijn om verschillende taken en verantwoordelijkheden te vervullen. Hieronder staan enkele taken en verantwoordelijkheden die een State Tested Nursing Assistant moet kunnen uitvoeren:
Helping patients with their personal care needs, including shaving, bathing, toileting, skin and nail care and dressing
Assisting during meal time
Keeping patients mobile
Providing support for nurses and doctors during medical procedures
Monitoring and keeping an accurate record of patient vitals
Ensuring patient comfort and safety by changing bedding and sterilizing equipment
Benodigde vaardigheden
Een concurrerende State Tested Nursing Assistant zal bepaalde vaardigheden en kwalificaties hebben, waaronder:
Attention to detail
Familiarity with relevant medical equipment, such as blood pressure cuffs and heart rate monitors
Excellent communication skills
Ability to remain upright for long periods of time, bend frequently and assist with moving/lifting patients
Knowledge of important medical terminology and proper clinical procedures
Strong time management abilities
Soortgelijke aanbiedingen
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