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SolutionHealth's Fuller unit in Manchester, NH is hiring a Licensed Nursing Assistant to support the care team and deliver direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision.
The role focuses on helping patients with daily living activities, providing personal care, applying infection prevention practices, and documenting care in the medical record while respecting patient privacy.
Licensed Nursing Assistant
The Fuller unit is a 55-60 bed, Post-Surgical and Trauma Unit with approximately 160 employees. The average patient census is 34-38 with a focus on adult post-surgical (total knee and hip replacement), telemetry, stroke, and general medical. Our Fuller Unit provides an outstanding supportive environment and advanced training for its staff. Elliot Hospital is designated as an Orthopaedic Center of Excellence!
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). Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of an RN.
Models Elliot Essentials behavior with patients, peers and all other members of the health care team. Performs or assists patients in the completion of activities of daily living. Utilizes basic knowledge of growth and development to provide age-specific patient care. Provides basic support to patients and families in response to identified psychosocial needs and cultural and religious preferences. Performs clinical tasks within the scope of LNA practice, in accordance with policies and procedures of the Elliot Health System. Reports all observations, symptoms, deviations from normal, and changes in patient’s condition to the Registered Nurse. Assists others in performing selected patient care activities or tasks as appropriate. Documents in selected areas of the medical record, as appropriate, according to policies and procedures and scope of practice. Follows all infection prevention/universal precautions policies as appropriate. Incorporates safety principles, policies and procedures into daily practice. Ensures confidentiality of all patients, employee, legal, budget, and company matters. Maintains patient privacy and dignity.
Current Nursing Assistant License in the State of New Hampshire required. BLS authorization preferred or obtained within 90 days of date of hire. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Work Shift: 7pm-7:30pm
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. Together, Southern New Hampshire Health and Elliot Health System, the founding members of SolutionHealth, are committed to innovative models of care and collaboration that improve the health and well-being of more than half of million residents of our region. We start with committing to do the right thing, for each patient, always.