Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA II) - Restorative Mobility Aide - Woodridge

UVM Health - Central Vermont Medical Center; Berlin (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health - Central Vermont Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Nursing Assistant to provide restorative nursing care under supervision of a Licensed Nurse. The role involves administering exercise programs and reporting residents' status to the care team to support high-quality mobility and independence.

Two years of LNA experience and Vermont LNA registration are required, with an initial training period and ongoing learning through restorative programs.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent and 18+ years of age.
• Minimum two years of LNA experience.
• Registered in Vermont as a Licensed Nursing Assistant.
• Experience in health care setting preferred.
• Autonomy with self-scheduling and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform restorative nursing care per residents' personal care plans.
• Administer exercise programs developed by PT/OT/SLP.
• Report residents' status and needs to the Licensed Nurse, Restorative Nurse and Therapists.
• Promote quality of life with high standards for functional mobility and independence.

Skills

Restorative nursing care

Self-scheduling

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

LNA II skill requirement

Registered Vermont LNA

Job description

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Licensed Nurse performs restorative nursing care for residents as outlined in residents' personal care plans. Responsible for administering the exercise programs as developed by physical, occupational and SLP therapy. Reports residents' status, change in condition, and residents' needs to the Licensed Nurse, the Restorative Nurse, and the Therapists as needed. Promotes quality of life with high standards for functional mobility and maximum independence in daily activities.

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Licensed Nurse performs restorative nursing care for residents as outlined in residents' personal care plans. Responsible for administering the exercise programs as developed by physical, occupational and SLP therapy. Reports residents' status, change in condition, and residents' needs to the Licensed Nurse, the Restorative Nurse, and the Therapists as needed. Promotes quality of life with high standards for functional mobility and maximum independence in daily activities.

An initial minimum of 2 weeks training with physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech language pathology learning equipment use, restorative techniques, and their proper implementation. Ongoing learning occurs with each new restorative program the therapist designs specific to a resident.

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

EDUCATION

High School graduate or equivalent and at least 18 years of age. Minimum of two years of LNA experience and has met the skills requirement of an LNA II. Registered in the State of Vermont as a Licensed Nursing Assistant.

Experience

Prior experience as a Licensed Nursing Assistant in a health care setting is preferred.

Must demonstrate ability to perform basic nursing care skills. Autonomy and independence with self-scheduling and documentation.