Elliot Health System - Licensed Nursing Assistant - Geropsyche - Full Time - Days

Southern New Hampshire Health; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern New Hampshire Health is seeking a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) for their Geropsychiatric Unit, which specializes in the care of older adults with both cognitive impairment and psychiatric illness. The LNA will provide essential patient care and emotional support, working closely with the nursing team to ensure continuity of care. Competitive benefits include medical dental vision, tuition reimbursement, and a sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Accrued Earned Time

403b with matching

Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year

Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program up to $20,000

Sign on Bonus Eligible

Miscellaneous Benefits – Pet Insurance, Legal Services

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Current New Hampshire licensure as LNA required.
• Ability to obtain BLS qualification.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct and indirect patient care.
• Report observations and changes in patient’s condition to RN.
• Document in selected areas of the medical record.

Skills

Patient Care

Emotional Support

Medical Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current LNA licensure

Job description

LNA – Geropsyche (GPU)

Who We Are:

GPU is our 29-bed Geropsychiatric Unit specializing in the care of patients ages 65+ with co-occurring cognitive impairment and psychiatric illness.

About the Job:

The LNA, under general direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager and direct supervision of the RN is an integral member of the care delivery team by performing direct and indirect patient care through clinical tasks within the scope of LNA practice and by providing personal care and emotional support.

What You’ll Do:

• Activities of daily living

• Report all observations, symptoms, deviations from normal, and changes in patient’s condition to RN
• Provide basic support to patients and families
• Documents in selected areas of the medical record as appropriate

Who You Are:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required
• Current New Hampshire licensure as LNA required
• Ability to obtain BLS qualification during orientation period and maintain during employment
• Aggression de-escalation training approved by EHS

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following start date
• Accrued Earned Time
• 403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full time coded employees over 30 hours/week
• Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program up to $20,000
• Sign on Bonus Eligible
• Miscellaneous Benefits – Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Vendor Discounts

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