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

Elliot Health System; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

403b with matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Nursing Student Loan Paydown

Sign on Bonus Eligible

Pet Insurance

Legal Services

Vendor Discounts

Job summary

Elliot Health System in New Hampshire is seeking an LNA for the Geropsychiatric Unit (GPU), a 29-bed unit serving patients 65+ with cognitive impairment and psychiatric illness. You will work under the supervision of an RN and assist with both direct and indirect patient care, including daily living activities and emotional support.

Qualifications include NH LNA license, high school diploma or equivalent, ability to obtain BLS during orientation, and aggression de-escalation training approved by

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Current New Hampshire licensure as LNA required.
• Ability to obtain BLS qualification during orientation period.
• Aggression de-escalation training approved by EHS.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) for residents.
• Report observations, symptoms, and changes to RN.
• Provide basic support to patients and families.
• Document in the medical record as appropriate.

Skills

ADL support

Observation reporting

Basic patient care

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

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