Per Diem LNA – Progressive Care Unit

Brattleboro-Memoria; Fairview Village (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital in Brattleboro, Vermont seeks a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) for the Progressive Care Unit on a per diem basis. The LNA provides direct patient care under registered nurses, assists with activities of daily living, vital signs, and transfers, and helps maintain a safe, clean environment.

This role supports flexible scheduling with weekend availability and requires current Vermont LNA licensure and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous LNA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision and direction of a licensed nurse.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
• Obtains and documents routine vital signs, weights, intake and output, and other assigned observations.
• Assists with patient mobility, transfers, ambulation, positioning, and range of motion exercises using safe patient handling techniques.
• Observes patients' physical, emotional, and behavioral condition and promptly reports changes to the appropriate licensed nurse.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized patient environment while following infection prevention and control practices.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges, including preparing patient rooms and ensuring patient comfort.
• Responds promptly to patient requests and call lights, promoting a positive patient experience.
• Assists with specimen collection and other delegated clinical tasks within the LNA scope of practice.
• Documents care provided accurately, completely, and in a timely manner in accordance with organizational policies.
• Supports patient privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Collaborates effectively with nurses, physicians, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ensures patient safety by identifying and reporting hazards, following fall prevention protocols, and adhering to safety procedures.
• Maintains required certifications and completes mandatory education and competency requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of practice and organizational policies.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital in Brattleboro, Vermont seeks a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) for the Progressive Care Unit on a per diem basis. The LNA provides direct patient care under registered nurses, assists with activities of daily living, vital signs, and transfers, and helps maintain a safe, clean environment.

This role supports flexible scheduling with weekend availability and requires current Vermont LNA licensure and BLS certification.