Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)

Job Description

Job Description

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region is looking to hire a full-time Licensed Nursing Assistant for Bennington County. Would you like to work for a caring and supportive medical company that values its employees ? If so, please read on!

We offer great benefits , including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan with employer match, continuing education tuition assistance, and CEU course work . This position currently has up to $1,000 sign on bonus. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT VNA & HOSPICE OF THE SOUTHWEST REGION

Based in Vermont, we are a non-profit home health and hospice care agency that delivers a wide range of advanced medical care with compassion, dependability, and expertise to people of all ages. Our mission is to provide the best care for every person and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. We strive to give customized care to individuals with chronic diseases and conditions as well as those who need short-term care. For our services, we have been recognized as one of the nation's top 100 performing home health agencies by HomeCare Elite.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LICENSED NURSING ASSISTANT

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or licensed therapist, this role assists in implementing the client's care plan. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Receives and carries out daily patient assignments.
• Collects patient and family data and reports findings to RN and/or licensed Therapist.
• Performs interventions and procedures as directed to ensure the safe effective quality of care for patients.
• Performs a variety of patient care tasks including, but not limited to activities of daily living, collection of vital signs, ambulation/exercises, etc.
• Effectively communicates clinical information-both verbally and in writing-to patients, their representatives, and home care staff, ensuring timely and appropriate reporting.
• Serves as Personal Care Attendant as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of an accredited LNA program required.
• Valid Vermont state LNA license required.
• Prior home care and/or hospice experience preferred.
• Valid state driver's license, vehicle and automobile insurance required. Ability to successfully pass pre-employment driver record, criminal, adult and child abuse background check/review required. Must show proof of auto insurance at time of employment.

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute , mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!