LNA - Full time

Licensed Nursing Assistant (Lna)

$2,500 SIGN ON BONUS* Join our dynamic team at Sullivan County Health Care as a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA). We offer fantastic benefits, generous paid time off and the opportunity to make a difference! 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

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). * Full time positions only, paid in multiple payments over a specified period.