LNA - Per diem

Sullivan County; Unity (NH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Sullivan County is seeking a Per Diem Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) to join our award-winning Unity, NH team. You will deliver basic nursing and restorative care under the supervision of LPNs and RNs, assist with personal hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and safety, and support observation reporting and care planning.

This role requires a NH LNA license, NH-certified Nursing Assistant Training, and excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current New Hampshire LNA license without restrictions.
• Successful completion of NH-certified Nursing Assistant Training.
• Prior experience with elderly patients is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver basic nursing and restorative care under supervision of LPNs/RNs.
• Attend report and keep licensed staff informed of observations.
• Assist residents with personal hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and toileting.
• Support safety and emergency procedures; maintain resident privacy.
• Know Resident Care Plans and follow facility policies and confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

New Hampshire LNA License

Nursing Assistant Training Course (NH)

Job description

We are currently hiring for Per Diem Licensed Nursing Assistants (LNA). Come be a part of our award-winning team that works hard to uphold our motto: "ALL DAY, EVERY DAY, WE MAKE LIFE BETTER".

Scope of Position:

Delivers basic nursing and restorative care within the facility's policies and procedures; the Scope of Practice of an LNA under RSA 326-B: 14 as revised and in accordance with Federal and State Regulations.

• Delivers basic nursing and restorative care within the facilities policies and procedures, under the supervision of LPNs and RNs.
• Attend report prior to starting resident care and keep licensed personnel informed of significant observations in resident care and environmental conditions, supply and equipment needs, and performance problems.
• Assist residents with all aspects of personal hygiene including bathing, grooming, and dressing; administer specified skin care treatments according to facility protocol and the Resident Care Plan.
• Provide assistance to residents for ambulation and movement including range of motion, turning, positioning, supporting or transferring; and assist residents with nutrition and bodily waste including feeding, hydration, toileting, bowel/bladder training, input and output and caloric counts.
• Secure a safe environment for staff and residents by reacting to emergency situations per facility policy such as fire drills, redirecting wandering/confused residents, and resident falls; and ensure resident safety at all times and protect the rights of all residents at all times.
• Obtain adequate knowledge of Resident Care Plans in order to provide basic nursing care; comply with established nursing standards and policies and procedures of the nursing department and the facility; and maintain resident confidentiality and privacy.
• Identify and utilize infection control technique at all times; respect the spiritual belief system of residents; encourage residents to participate in their care appropriate to the residents optimal level of physical and mental functioning.

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A current New Hampshire LNA License without restrictions or sanctions of any kind
• Successfully completed a Nursing Assistant Training Course certified by the State of New Hampshire
• Prior experience with elderly patients a plus
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills