Licensed Nursing Assistant I - Geropsyche - Part Time - Days

Elliot Health System; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Earned Time

403b with matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Nursing Student Loan Paydown

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Pet Insurance

Legal Services

Vendor Discounts

Job summary

Elliot Health System is seeking a Licensed Nursing Assistant for the Geropsychiatric Unit (GPU) to deliver direct patient care and support patients 65+ with cognitive impairment and psychiatric illness.

You will perform daily living activities, document observations, and provide family support under RN supervision. Orientation will include BLS and aggression de-escalation training, with a flexible day schedule.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Report all observations, symptoms, deviations from normal, and changes in patient condition to RN.

Skills

ADL assistance

Observation reporting

Patient and family support

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

LNA – Geropsyche (GPU)

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.

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 - 7:30pm - Days - Every Other Weekend - 24hrs/wk