Licensed Nursing Assistant I - Geropsyche - Full Time - Day / Evening Rotating

Elliot Health System; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403b retirement plan with matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Nursing Student Loan Paydown

Sign on Bonus Eligible

Pet Insurance

Legal Services

Vendor Discounts

Earned Time

Job summary

Elliot Health System is hiring an LNA for the Geropsychiatry Unit (GPU) in Manchester, NH. The role involves direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse and a clinical nurse manager, focusing on patients aged 65+ with cognitive impairments and psychiatric illness.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring patient condition, and documenting in the medical record, while providing emotional support to patients and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• NH LNA licensure required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain BLS during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including activities of daily living.
• Report patient observations and changes in condition to RN.
• Document in medical record as appropriate.
• Provide basic support to patients and families.

Skills

LNA

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

LNA – Geropsyche (GPU)

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

Work Schedule:

7:00am - 3:30pm / 3:00pm - 11:00pm - Day / Evening Rotating - Every Other Weekend - 32hrs/wk