Licensed Nursing Assistant - Claremont, United States - Sullivan County, NH

Description

Salary: $18.00 Hourly

Location : Unity, NH

Job Type: Per diem

Job Number: 00062

Department: Nursing

Opening Date: 07/11/2023

Description

We are currently hiring for Per Diem Licensed Nursing Assistants (LNA). Come be a part of our award-winning team that works hard to uphold our motto: "ALL DAY, EVERY DAY, WE MAKE LIFE BETTER".

Scope of Position:
Delivers basic nursing and restorative care within the facility's policies and procedures; the Scope of Practice of an LNA under RSA 326-B: 14 as revised and in accordance with Federal and State Regulations.
Examples of Duties

• Delivers basic nursing and restorative care within the facilities policies and procedures, under the supervision of LPNs and RNs.
• Attend report prior to starting resident care and keep licensed personnel informed of significant observations in resident care and environmental conditions, supply and equipment needs, and performance problems.
• Assist residents with all aspects of personal hygiene including bathing, grooming, and dressing; administer specified skin care treatments according to facility protocol and the Resident Care Plan.
• Provide assistance to residents for ambulation and movement including range of motion, turning, positioning, supporting or transferring; and assist residents with nutrition and bodily waste including feeding, hydration, toileting, bowel/bladder training, input and output and caloric counts.
• Secure a safe environment for staff and residents by reacting to emergency situations per facility policy such as fire drills, redirecting wandering/confused residents, and resident falls; and ensure resident safety at all times and protect the rights of all residents at all times.
• Obtain adequate knowledge of Resident Care Plans in order to provide basic nursing care; comply with established nursing standards and policies and procedures of the nursing department and the facility; and maintain resident confidentiality and privacy.
• Identify and utilize infection control technique at all times; respect the spiritual belief system of residents; encourage residents to participate in their care appropriate to the residents optimal level of physical and mental functioning.

Typical Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A current New Hampshire LNA License without restrictions or sanctions of any kind
• Successfully completed a Nursing Assistant Training Course certified by the State of New Hampshire
• Prior experience with elderly patients a plus
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Supplemental Information

Per Diem employees must work one (1 full weekend per month and at least five (5) holidays a year.

Shift Differential:

• $2/hour - 2nd shift
• $2/hour - 3rd shift
• 20% of base rate of pay for all Weekend shifts

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mandatory post offer physical, drug testing and Criminal records check required (County paid).

This position is not eligible for benefits.