Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) / Driver - Woodridge Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing

University of Vermont Health - Central Vermont Medical Center; Berlin (VT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health seeks a Licensed Nursing Assistant to provide direct and indirect nursing care under supervision of the Licensed Nurse. The role includes arranging off-site appointments and transporting patients using the Woodridge vehicle.

You will assist in managing medical records under the Director of Nursing and ensure care aligns with policies and physician orders. The position emphasizes clear communication about patient status and needs with supervising nurses and adherence to department

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Registered in the State of Vermont as a Licensed Nursing Assistant.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience as a Licensed Nursing Assistant in a health care setting is preferred.
• Must demonstrate ability to perform basic nursing care skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care for patients.
• Arrange off-site resident appointments and operate the Woodridge vehicle to provide transportation to appointments.
• Manage medical records under the direction of the Director of Nursing.
• Promote communication of patients' status, change in condition and patients' need with the licensed nurse.
• Functions within Nursing Department and CVMC and Woodridge policies and procedures.

Skills

Basic nursing care skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

LPN/LNA license in Vermont

Job description

Under the supervision of the Licensed Nurse performs direct and indirect nursing care for patients. Is responsible for the care provided to assigned patients and accountable to the unit manager/charge nurse for such care. Arranges off-site resident appointments and operates the Woodridge vehicle to provide transportation to appointments.

This position will be involved with managing medical records under the direction of the Director of Nursing. Provides care to assigned patients in conformance with Nursing Department Policies, Standards of Practice, physician orders and an approved plan of care. Promotes communication of patients' status, change in condition and patients' need with the licensed nurse.

Functions within Nursing Department and CVMC and Woodridge policies and procedures. Supports the philosophy, objectives and goals of the nursing department and CVMC and Woodridge.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Registered in the State of Vermont as a Licensed Nursing Assistant.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle license. Must provide Motor Vehicle Report in accordance with policy A-904.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience as a Licensed Nursing Assistant in a health care setting is preferred.
• Must demonstrate ability to perform basic nursing care skills.