Licensed Nursing Assistant I- Cardiac Intermediate Care Unit- Full Time- Nights

20 Elliot Hospital of the City of Manchester; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

403b retirement

Tuition Reimbursement

Nursing Loan Paydown

Sign-on Bonus

Pet Insurance

Vendor Discounts

Job summary

Elliot Health System's Cardiac Intermediate Care Unit (CICU) seeks a Licensed Nursing Assistant to support RN-led care in a 47-bed unit. You will assist with activities of daily living, provide compassionate patient care, and help maintain safety and privacy standards.

The role requires a NH CNA license, at least two years in acute care, and basic life support readiness. Nights, 36 hours weekly, with weekend commitments provide stable scheduling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two years of current experience in an acute care setting
• Current New Hampshire Nursing Assistant License
• Current BLS authorization preferred or obtained within 90 days of hire
• Clinical level proficiency and in-depth knowledge of nursing practice

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a RN
• Assist patients with activities of daily living
• Document in the medical record according to policies
• Follow infection prevention/universal precautions policies
• Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

New Hampshire CNA license

Job description

Overview

Cardiac Intermediate Care Unit (CICU) is a 47-bed unit with an average census of 46-47 patients. It has 149 employees and specializes in cardiac/telemetry, S/P catheter, pacer, ICD, stroke & seizure, GI bleed, sepsis, and med/surg overflow. The unit maintains nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 and LNA-to-patient ratios of 1:10.

About the Job

The CICU Licensed Nursing Assistant functions as an integral member of the care delivery team by providing direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a RN and within the scope of practice of a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA). The role assists patients with activities of daily living, provides personal care, emotional support, and performs more complex clinical skills under RN direction.

Schedule

36 hours full-time, nights 7pm-7am, 12-hour shifts, 3 nights per week, every other weekend commitment.

What You’ll Do

• Model Elliot Essentials behavior with patients, peers, and all other members of the health care team.
• Perform or assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Utilize basic knowledge of growth and development to provide age-specific patient care.
• Provide basic support to patients and families in response to psychosocial needs and cultural and religious preferences.
• Perform clinical tasks within the scope of LNA practice, following policies and procedures of the Elliot Health System.
• Report observations, symptoms, deviations from normal, and changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse.
• Assist others in performing selected patient care activities or tasks as appropriate.
• Document in selected areas of the medical record according to policies, procedures, and scope of practice.
• Follow infection prevention/universal precautions policies.
• Incorporate safety principles, policies, and procedures into daily practice.
• Ensure confidentiality of patient, employee, legal, budget, and company matters; maintain privacy and dignity.
• Perform designated direct and indirect patient care, clerical, and environmental duties as assigned or directed.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills: verbal, written, visual, and listening.
• Demonstrate ability to work with others, communicate effectively, and work as a team member.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of growth and development and awareness of age‑appropriate care.

Who You Are

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of current experience in an acute care setting required.
• Current New Hampshire Nursing Assistant License required.
• Current BLS authorization preferred or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Clinical level proficiency and in-depth knowledge of nursing practice.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits starting the 1st of the month following start date.
• Accrued Earned Time.
• 403b retirement plan with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000 per year for full‑time coded employees over 30 hours per week.
• Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program up to $20,000.
• Sign‑on Bonus eligible.
• Miscellaneous benefits – pet insurance, legal services, vendor discounts.
• $3,000 Bonus Eligible paid in 3, 6, and 12 months.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Employment

SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SolutionHealth is an integrated health system uniquely focused on providing access to high‑value primary and specialty care that meets the growing needs of the communities we serve.