LICENSED NURSE ASSISTANT - Progressive Care Unit - Per Diem

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 36,120; Part time

Job summary

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital in Brattleboro, Vermont is seeking a part-time Licensed Nursing Assistant to join the Progressive Care Unit. The LNA will assist with patient hygiene, vital signs, transfers, ambulation, meals, and clerical tasks while maintaining a safe environment.

The role requires a per diem weekend/holiday schedule, non-exempt status, and a high school diploma with CPR certification and Vermont LNA licensure; prior LNA experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent. CPR certified.
• Previous LNA experience preferred.
• Current Vermont Nursing Assistant licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient hygiene and vital signs as directed by the RN.
• Record intake, output, and weights; assist with transfers, ambulation and transportation.
• Assist with meal service, trays, nourishments, and feeding; document accordingly.
• Answer call lights, telephone and assist with clerical tasks as needed.
• Organize supplies and maintain a clean, safe patient environment.
• Follow Universal Precautions and report changes in patient condition.

Skills

CPR certified

Eye/hand coordination

Manual dexterity

Fast-paced environment

Communication with patients

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vermont Nursing Assistant licensure

Job description

Job Type

Part‑time

Description

• Job Title: Licensed Nursing Assistant
• Job Code: 184
• Hours: Varies
• Weekend Schedule: Per the per diem requirement
• Holiday Schedule: Per the per diem requirement
• Call Schedule: N/A
• FLSA Status: Non‑exempt
• Department Name: Progressive Care Unit
• Location: Brattleboro, Vermont

Job Summary

The Licensed Nurse Assistant is primarily responsible for the completion of patient care that has been assigned by the Registered Nurse. The LNA directly assists with providing care to meet patient hygiene needs, takes and records vital signs and weights, assists with transfers, ambulation and transportation, assists with food trays/nourishments, feeds patients and records intake & output, answers call lights and telephone, performs clerical tasks, assists with organizing supplies, applies/uses specified patient care equipment, and maintains a safe environment while performing care. The LNA performs other non‑nursing tasks as assigned.

Dept. Scope Of Service

The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is an acuity adjustable unit providing care to a diverse patient population requiring medical‑surgical and telemetry levels of care. In addition, we see higher level of care patients, including but not limited to those on BiPap, titratable drips, or with hemodynamic instability requiring more frequent interventions and monitoring. The PCU is a 24/7/365 service with 25 beds. The team includes hospital medicine, care management, physical therapy and respiratory collaborating together to provide the best patient care possible.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent. CPR certified.

Experience

• Previous LNA experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• Current Vermont Nursing Assistant licensure.

Mental Efforts

• Requires eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Normal or corrected vision/hearing.
• Lifting and/or moving patients from one point to another.
• Requires ability to work in a fast‑paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to work with patients, families and public experiencing stressful situations.
• Ability to perform keyboarding functions.

Environment & Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to hazardous material, body fluids, bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases.

OSHA CATEGORY

OSHA Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.

Physical Demands

• Standing – Up to 1/3
• Walking – Up to 1/3
• Sitting – 2/3 or more
• Talking or Hearing – 2/3 or more
• Use of hands to finger, handle or feel – Up to 1/3
• Pushing/Pulling – None
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling – None
• Reaching with hands and arms – Up to 1/3
• Tasting or smelling – None
• Weight lifting: Up to 10 pounds – 2/3 or more
• Up to 25 pounds – 1/3 to 1/2
• Up to 35 pounds – Up to 1/3
• Up to 100 pounds – None
• More than 100 pounds – None
• Special vision requirements: Close vision (20 inches or less), color vision, ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Wet, humid conditions (non‑weather) – None
• Work near moving mechanical parts – Up to 1/3
• Fumes or airborne particles – Up to 1/3
• Toxic or caustic chemicals – Up to 1/3
• Outdoor weather conditions – None
• Extreme cold (non‑weather) – None
• Extreme heat (non‑weather) – None
• Risk of electrical shock – None
• Work with explosives – None
• Risk of radiation – None
• Vibration – None

Typical Noise Level For The Environment Is

• Very Quiet
• Quiet
• Moderate Noise
• Loud Noise

Hearing

• Ability to hear calls.
• Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others.

EEO/ADA Statement

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

Compensation Disclosure In Accordance With Vermont Act 155

In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.

Salary: $18 – $26.22