Elliot Health System - Licensed Nursing Assistant I - Geropsyche - Full Time - Day / Evening Rotator

Southern New Hampshire Health; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern New Hampshire Health seeks an LNA I for their Geropsychiatric Unit. The role involves supporting elderly patients with psychiatric illnesses and cognitive impairments, performing direct care tasks, and documenting observations. Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits, including tuition reimbursement and a sign-on bonus eligibility.

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

Pet Insurance

Legal Services

Vendor Discounts

Qualifications

• Must possess New Hampshire LNA licensure.
• Preferred high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain BLS qualification during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Report observations and changes in patient's condition.
• Document in medical records as appropriate.

Skills

Patient Care

Emotional Support

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current New Hampshire licensure as LNA

BLS qualification

Job description

LNA I – 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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