CNA - LTC

CNA - LTC Profession: CNA (Nurse Aide) Specialty: LNA Duration: 18 Weeks Shift: Day, Evening Hours per Shift: 8 Hours (7 AM - 3 PM / 3 PM - 11 PM) Experience: Minimum 1 year LTC/SNF experience; preferences for 2 years. License: Must be licensed in New Hampshire Certifications: BLS Certification Required Must-Have: Prior LTC/SNF experience Description: Department: Long-Term Care Type of Facility: 100 Resident Bed Facility; 96 Semi-private Beds, 4 Private Beds Facility Structure: 2 Floors Patient Population: Dementia and Alzheimer's patients use a tracker for safety Charting System: Electronic Medical Record in conjunction with paper charting Staff Ratios: 1:9-12 Common Diagnoses include: Diabetes, COPD, Post Stroke, Heart Disease, Fractures, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Rehabilitation needs, Chronic Conditions, and Multiple Comorbidities Job Duties include: Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), bathing, toileting, peri-care, assisting with meals and feeding, escorting patients to activities, supporting residents during appointments, managing bedtime routines, and performing hourly rounding Occasional Duties: Managing IV antibiotics and potential PICC line management Interdisciplinary Team: Includes Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Case Managers, Social Workers, and Dieticians On-site Respiratory Therapy: Not available; LPNs and RNs expected to manage respiratory treatments and equipment Medication Management: Bubble Packs for patient prescriptions; house stock of generic medications Scheduling: Day and evening shifts with typical staffing of 3 RNs and/or LPNs, 4-5 LNAs on each floor Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend Holiday Requirements: May be asked to work holidays Floating Requirements: May float between floors Dress Code: Any professional-looking scrubs; no large jewelry or fake nails; hair must be up; no face tattoos Department Specific Orientation: Provided with a preceptor Radius Rule: 50 miles from facility #J-18808-Ljbffr