Licensed Nursing Assistant I - Geropsyche - Full Time - Evenings

Elliot Health System; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year

Sign on Bonus Eligible

403b with matching

Pet Insurance

Legal Services

Vendor Discounts

Job summary

Elliot Health System is hiring a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) for our Geropsychiatric Unit in Manchester, NH. This role is vital for providing direct and indirect patient care for individuals aged 65 and older, focusing on cognitive and psychiatric support.

Qualified candidates will hold a current LNA license in New Hampshire and be ready to support both patients and their families. Benefits include comprehensive medical and dental plans, 403b matching, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct and indirect patient care through clinical tasks.
• Report all observations and changes in patient’s condition to RN.
• Provide basic support to patients and families.

Skills

BLS qualification

Aggression de-escalation training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current New Hampshire licensure as LNA

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:

3:00pm - 11:30pm - Evenings - 32hrs/week - Every Other Weekend