LNA - Premium Per diem

Sullivan County; Unity (NH); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 38,573,000; Part time

Job summary

Sullivan County is hiring Premium Per Diem Licensed Nursing Assistants (LNA) to provide basic nursing and restorative care in alignment with RSA 326-B:14 and facility policies. This role emphasizes attentive resident care, hygiene assistance, and supportive mobility within a team of LPNs and RNs.

Join an award-winning team and commit to a 12-week term with consistent scheduling. Per diem staff can be considered for regular employment; shifts include second and third with additional weekend

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• New Hampshire LNA license without restrictions.
• Nursing Assistant Training Course certified by NH.
• Prior experience with elderly patients is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Delivers basic nursing and restorative care under supervision of LPNs and RNs.
• Attend report before starting resident care and inform licensed staff of significant observations.
• Assist residents with personal hygiene including bathing, grooming and dressing; provide skin care per plan.
• Assist with ambulation, movement, nutrition, hydration, toileting and intake/output.
• Maintain resident safety by following facility policy during emergencies and daily activities.
• Understand Resident Care Plans and maintain confidentiality and privacy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

New Hampshire LNA License

Nursing Assistant Training Course certified by NH

Job description

We are currently hiring Premium Per Diem LNA's ( Licensed Nursing Assistant). (See Supplemental Information below for requirements)

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.

• 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 plusStrong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Premium Per Diem employees must:

• Commit to a 12 week term with a consistent schedule
• Work at least 56 hours per pay period
• Work every other weekend (16 hours/2 shifts per weekend)
• Be available to work either Thanksgiving or Christmas
• Be included in the Mandatory Stay list
• Can convert to regular staff

Shift Differential:

• $2/hour - 2nd shift
• $2/hour - 3rd shift
• 20% of base rate of pay for all Weekend shifts

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mandatory post offer physical, drug testing and Criminal records check required (County paid).