LNA (Per Diem)

Northcountryhomehealth Hospice; Berlin (NH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

North Country Healthcare is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide quality patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse for medical/surgical and pediatric patients. The role involves assisting with admissions, discharges, transfers, and lifting or moving patients, with an emphasis on patient safety and comfort.

CPR certification and NH Nursing Assistant registration or enrollment in a board-approved program are required, with licensure expected within 120 days.

Qualifications

• Education, required licenses/certifications: NH Nursing Assistant registration or board-approved program (awaiting licensure within 120 days).
• Must be CPR certified.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality patient care under the direction of a registered nurse for medical/surgical and pediatric patients.
• Assists with admitting, discharging and transferring patients.
• Assists with lifting, turning, moving, positioning and transporting patients.

Skills

Nursing activities

CPR certification

Computer familiarity

Education

NH nursing assistant registration

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

Position Summary

• Provides quality patient care tothe medical/surgical and pediatric patients under the direction of a registered nurse.

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $18.77/hr - $23.46/hr - $25.34/hr. Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's applicable experience, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Job Requirements

• Education, Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Current New Hampshire registration as a Nursing Assistant or have completed a board approved Nursing Assistant Education Program (awaiting licensure within 120 days from program’s last day of class).

• Must be CPR certified.

Work Experience, Skills,Knowledgeand Abilities:

• Training or experience and ongoing education specific to nursing activitiesregarding the pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations is required.

• Familiarity with computer applications required.

• Must have technical aptitude and a willingness to learn software applications used at AVH.

Physical Requirements

• Indicates the appropriate physical requirements of this job in the course of a shift. Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Essential Functions

• Exhibits courteous and cooperative behavior towards patients, families, visitors, volunteers, students, peers, and providers. Anticipates service needs and proactively resolves issues. Consistently holds self and others accountable for meeting patient/customer service standards. Practicesservice recovery skills.

• Works openly and collaboratively both inside and outside the department; promotes performanceimprovement. Followsthrough on statements and actionsin a timely manner. Strives for excellence in all endeavors.

• Encourages discussion and consensus building. Recognizes and adapts to differentview pointsand opinions; values diversity. Uses “indoor” voice. Avoids interrupting others. Champions change andexhibitsflexibility and adaptability.

• Accepts responsibility for own actions,behaviorsand decisions.

• Consistentlyoptimizestime efficiently and effectively. Reports to work promptly at the beginning of the work shift and prepares to begin work. Returns to work promptly from lunch and breaks. Completes work assignment anddepartstimely. In compliance with Absenteeism and Tardiness policy.

• Is viewed as a resource in the department when dealing with issues of systems and resources andaccomplishingtasks in the most efficient and effective ways.

• Provides quality patient care tothe medical/surgical and pediatric patients under the direction of a registered nurse.

• Assistswith admitting,dischargingand transferring of patients.

• Assistswith lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting patients in and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.

• Assistspatients in ambulating with or without self-help devices, as instructed.

• Assistsin preparing patients for surgery and diagnostic tests.

• Assistspatients with dressing/undressing, daily dental/mouth care, bowel/bladder functions, hair/nail care, and daily bath/skin care as directed.

• Prepares patients for meals (i.e., wash hands, raise head of bed, position and clean tables, place protective coverings when needed).

• Delivers and returns food trays.

• Assistspatients with feeding as needed (i.e., cutting foods, feeding,assistingimpaired patients).

• Serves ice water and nourishment as instructed.

• Reports changes in eating habits to assigned nurse.

• Responds appropriately to all emergency situations.

• Records intake and output on proper document, excluding IV’s, JP drains, T-tubes, and new G-J tubes.

• Collects specimens as instructed.
  • Takes vital signs, oxygen saturations,accuchecks, weights, and stools for occult blood as instructed and records information in computer. Reports all changes in the patients’ condition to the responsible nurse immediately.
  • Assesses the patient for risk or potential of neglect or abuse. Makes referrals asappropriate.
  • Reports complaints of pain toappropriate medicalpersonnel.
  • Makes beds and changes bed linens.
  • Assistspatients in preparing for rehabilitation activities and appointments as instructed.
  • Assistswith the application of slings, elastic stockings, etc. as instructed.
  • Keeps thepatients’call system within easy reach of the patient and answers calls promptly.
  • Observes forand reports the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to the responsible nurse.
  • Assistswith post-mortem care as instructed.
  • Demonstrates technical aptitude. Is familiar with computer applications. Is willing to learn software applications.

  Non-Essential Functions

  • Performsadditionalduties as assigned.
  • Maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner.

  About North Country Healthcare (NCH):

  North Country Healthcare is a non-profit affiliation of four medical facilities, Androscoggin Valley Hospital, North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, and Weeks Medical Center, located in the White Mountains Region of New Hampshire. NCH includes numerous physicians and medical providers at multiple locations. This leading comprehensive healthcare network which employs hundreds of highly-trained individuals delivers integrated patient care through three community hospitals, specialty clinics, and home health and hospice services. NCH remains committed to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

  North Country Healthcare is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

  If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources department at the affiliate to which you are applying.

  Please Note:All new hires are required to attend a mandatory three-day orientation at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, NH. This orientation provides essential training, compliance information, and an introduction to our organizational culture to ensure a smooth and successful transition into your role. Attendance on all three days is required for onboarding completion.

  Additionally, if Weeks Medical Center is not your designated home base, you will be eligible for travel reimbursement in accordance with our standard travel policy.