What does a State Tested Nursing Assistant do?
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.
State Tested Nursing Assistant skills and qualifications
A successful State Tested Nursing Assistant will possess a variety of crucial skills and qualifications that will help them take care of patients and be an efficient, effective part of a dynamic healthcare team.
- 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
- Dependable and trustworthy
- Knowledge of important medical terminology and proper clinical procedures
- Strong time management abilities
- Teamwork/cooperative approach to problem solving
State Tested Nursing Assistant experience requirements
STNA candidates may not have any practical experience outside the clinical hours they logged during their education and associated training period. If an applicant doesn’t have experience working as an STNA, employers may look for other healthcare and caretaking experience. This might include working as an aide, babysitter, home healthcare worker, paramedic or EMT. It may also help to look for candidates with experience in similar work environments.
State Tested Nursing Assistant education and training
To become a State Tested Nursing Assistant (in Ohio) or CNA (almost everywhere else in the United States), candidates must complete STNA or CNA training. This includes enrolling in a program through a community college, medical facility or trade school that has been given the seal of approval by that state’s nursing board. Programs must also be approved by the National League for Nursing Accredited Commission (NLNAC). Certified STNAs have graduated from their program and passed a rigorous STNA certification test that includes both written questions and a practical exam.
State Tested Nursing Assistant salary expectations
According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for a State Tested Nursing Assistant is $19.82 per hour or $46,166 per year. Salaries may differ depending on a variety of influencing factors, including the type of facility employing the nurse, location, other certifications and the candidate’s experience level.
State Tested Nursing Assistant salary expectations
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State Tested Nursing Assistant job description FAQS
What is the difference between a CNA and a STNA?
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and State Tested Nursing Assistants (STNAs) hold the same positions and have the same responsibilities and duties. The term STNA is only used in Ohio. Everywhere else, a State Tested Nursing Assistant is referred to as a CNA. The only other exception is in New Hampshire, where a STNA or CNA is called a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA).
What are the responsibilities of a Nurse Assistant?
Nurse Assistants support the work of supervising healthcare professionals by assisting with everything from activities of daily living to actual medical procedures. Much of the work undertaken by Nurse Assistants involves interacting directly with patients, including bathing, grooming, repositioning and dressing patients as well as monitoring their health and taking their vitals.
Is a Nursing Assistant the same as a CNA?
Nursing Assistants and CNAs have similar job descriptions and may carry out many of the same duties. But a CNA has completed a state-approved training program and taken an exam to prove competency, while a Nursing Assistant may not have any formal certification. Some companies use the titles interchangeably, and both NAs and CNAs work under the supervision of licensed nurses.
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