Licensed Nursing Assistant I- Surge Unit- Full Time- Nights

Elliot Health System; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

Earned Time off

403(b) matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Nursing student loan payoff

Sign-on bonus

Pet Insurance

Vendor discounts

Job summary

Elliot Health System is seeking a Licenced Nursing Assistant for the CICU surge unit. The role supports patient care under RN supervision, assisting with daily living activities and maintaining patient comfort.

Eligible candidates will have NH licensure, recent acute care experience, and BLS or the ability to obtain it within 90 days. Night shifts run 7pm to 7am with an every-other-weekend schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of two years of current experience in an acute care setting.
• Current New Hampshire Nursing Assistant License required.
• BLS authorization preferred or obtained within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide personal care, emotional support and basic clinical tasks under RN direction.
• Document in the medical record per policies and scope of practice.
• Report observations to the Registered Nurse promptly.
• Follow infection prevention and universal precautions.
• Maintain patient privacy and dignity; uphold confidentiality.
• Float to other areas as needed and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patient care

Age-specific care

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NH Nursing Assistant License

BLS certification

Job description

NEW LNA RATES!!!!!!!!

$3,000 Bonus Eligible paid in 3, 6, and 12 months!!!

Hours: 36 hours (Full Time)

Shift: Nights 7pm-7am (12 hour shifts ---3x per week)

Every Other Weekend Commitment

Licensed Nursing Assistant CICU

Who We Are

The surge unit is a 14 bed unit that specializes in providing inpatient level of care to patients who are awaiting inpatient bed placement. We specialize in cardiac/telemetry and medical/surgical patients. The surge unit is overseen by the CICU inpatient managers. This position is based in the CICU, primarily assigned to the Surge Unit, with the expectation that you will float to other areas as needed. Strong teamwork and communication skills preferred as there will be collaboration with the ER and inpatient units. The surge RN has a 1:4 patient ratio and LNA 1:14.

About The Job

The Surge Unit Licensed Nursing Assistant 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.

What You’ll Do

• 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 patient, employee, legal, budget, and company matters. Maintains patient privacy and dignity.
• Performs designated direct and indirect patient care, clerical and environmental duties as assigned or directed.
• Demonstrate and apply effective communication skills: verbal, written, visual and listening.
• Demonstrate ability to work with others
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrate ability to work as a team member
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of growth and development and awareness of age-appropriate care

Who You Are

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of current experience in an acute care setting required. Must be at a clinical level that reflects proficiency and in-depth knowledge of nursing practice.
• Current New Hampshire, Nursing Assistant License required.
• BLS authorization preferred or obtained within 90 days of date of hire.

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:

Night Shift-- 7p-7a Every other weekend commitment