Nursing Assistant (Non-STNA) Details

Nursing Assistant (Non-STNA)

Ohio Living Lake Vista - Cortland, OH

Employment Type : Full-Time

Req. Number:2021-4836 Location Name:Ohio Living Lake Vista Address:303 North Mecca Street Cortland, OH Zip Code:44410 Job Type:Part Time Shift:Days Schedule:7:00am-3:00pm Posted Date:1/21/2021

OVERVIEW

The Non-State Tested Nursing Assistant (Non-STNA) is responsible for learning how to provide residents and patients with the highest level of quality routine daily nursing care in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The Non-STNA must pass the state nurse aide test within four months in this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Care Management and Service Delivery

• Provides daily resident and patient care in accordance with the nursing procedures and as instructed by the Charge Nurse.
• Ensures that the Plan of Care is maintained for the resident or patient.
• Provides for assigned resident and patient Activities of Daily Living (ADL) including personal hygiene, elimination, comfort and safety, ambulation, lifting, skin care, nutrition, and hydration.
• Assists with the care of the dying resident and provides post-mortem care.
• Observes and reports the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdown.
• Assists with the application of nursing treatments as required.
• Provides daily rehabilitative/restorative procedures as required.
• Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth and personal interest, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit.
• Answers resident calls promptly.

Operations Management

• Checks rooms for all medications and unauthorized food items, reporting findings to the Charge Nurse.
• Maintains resident and patient rooms, work areas/equipment in a clean, sanitary and safe manner and follows established infection control/standard precautions, reporting all hazardous conditions to the Charge Nurse immediately.
• Attends care conferences as directed by Charge Nurse.
• Attends all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed.
• Willingly and consistently shares observations and insights of departmental operations that may improve quality and efficiencies of department.
• May attend classes daily in order to prepare for the STNA certification.

Administration and Reporting

• Measures and records all entries, such as ADL coding, intake/output, temperatures, weight, etc. in the electronic medical record (EMR) or as directed by the Charge Nurse.
• Reports all changes in resident’s or patient’s condition to the Charge Nurse as soon as practical.
• Reports all concerns and complaints voiced or shared by residents, patients, or family members.

All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must complete an ODH-approved NATCEP 75-hour nursing assistant training course and obtain the certificate of completion and pass the state nurse aide test within four months of employment.

Experience

• None required, on the job training provided.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
  

LOCATION INFORMATION

Ohio Living Lake Vista is Trumbull County’s premier life plan community. Services include long-term nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, outpatient therapy and assisted living. The campus also offers independent living apartments and villa homes. Most importantly, we’re a company that:

• chooses to operate as a faith-based, not-for-profit organization
• makes its mission the heart of our organization
• has a reputation for consistently exceeding the needs and expectations of those we serve
• provides an engaging, team-oriented workplace dedicated to career, family and faith
• commits to recognizing our employees for a job well done

We’re looking for people who:

• have a passion for helping people, solving problems and contributing to a positive work environment
• are excited about bringing their personal standards and ideals to work each day
• understand that HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job

Why work at Ohio Living Lake Vista?

Our residents and employees have access to an on-campus library and a walking trail that winds through our 32-acre campus and connects to the Turkey Run Trail in Mosquito Lake State Park. Depending on an employee’s full-time, part-time or PRN status, they may benefit from:

• competitive wages
• affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403b retirement savings
• paid time off including your birthday
• training, continuing education, and education assistance
• pay advances up to $500
• free meals/meal allowance
• the latest technology
• unlimited career opportunities
• and much more!

Who is Ohio Living?

Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio Living is one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit, multi-site senior living organizations. Since its founding in 1922, Ohio Living has defined the highest standards of quality of life for adults through its 12 life plan communities and Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice in 50 Ohio counties.

Our mission is to provide adults with caring and quality services toward the enhancement of

physical, mental and spiritual well-being consistent with the Christian Gospel.

Our Values:
Care • Integrity • Customer Service
Innovation • Financial Stewardship • Leadership