Lic. Nursing Asst

Covenant Health•Nashua, NH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Renders nursing care to patients within an assigned hospital unit in support of medical care, as directed by medical staff, registered nurses, and licensed practical nurses, and in accordance with hospital objectives and policies. The role supports Covenant Health Ministry’s mission and values, follows ANA guidelines adopted by the Nursing Division, and adheres to the New Hampshire Nurse Practice Act. The position provides direct patient care and comfort, documents care and relevant patient interactions in the Electronic Health Record, reports changes in condition to nursing staff, and supports safe, timely, and compassionate care. Duties may also include patient observation, assisting with procedures and treatments, supporting unit coordination, and rotating among shifts or departments as needed to meet patient-care staffing needs.

Requirements

Current New Hampshire LNA license required.
BLS/CPR AED certification required.
High school graduate or GED preferred.
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training preferred or to be obtained before completion of orientation.
Must have the physical and mental abilities to perform the position’s tasks, with reasonable accommodation if disabled.
An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides proficiency in the listed responsibilities may substitute for the stated education and experience requirements.

Nice To Haves

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care and services that support patients’ personal needs and comfort.
Document care in the Electronic Health Record, including vital signs, intake and output, mobility, pain, skin abnormalities, and relevant interactions with patients or visitors.
Report unusual findings or changes in a patient’s condition to the primary RN or charge RN.
Complete bedside shift hand-off reports routinely and independently.
Respond to call lights in a timely manner and use initiatives such as the NO PASS ZONE to improve response times.
Perform bladder scans, EKGs, CPMs, cold therapy assistance, and other appropriate procedures after completing required competencies.
Bathe patients and assist with personal hygiene.
Encourage and assist patients with routine ambulation and mobility unless otherwise directed, and document activity in the Electronic Health Record.
Serve and collect food trays, assist patients with food intake when needed, and provide between-meal nourishment.
Collect samples for testing, including urine and fecal occult samples.
Assist with specialty beds and mattresses.
Assist with skin and wound care under a nurse’s direction.
Communicate with patients, explain nursing care, and help ensure patient needs are met.
Provide a secure environment for behavioral health patients through one-to-one observation, constant observation, or continuous visual remote monitoring after completing required competencies.
Perform continuous visual monitoring initiated by the primary RN after completing applicable equipment and role competencies.
Rotate among shifts or departments as needed to adjust staffing for patient-care needs.
Assist with the Hospital Unit Coordinator role as necessary to meet unit needs.
Prepare equipment and assist nursing staff during patient treatments and examinations.
Follow equipment and safety protocols and policies when providing care and transporting patients.
Apply fall-prevention measures for patients assessed by the RN as high fall risk and communicate concerns to the RN and incoming LNA.
Use AIDET when interacting with patients and assist with hourly rounding.
Complete assigned annual competencies by their due dates.
Maintain adequate patient-care hours for licensure and current required licenses and certifications.
Avoid unauthorized overtime and manage Earned Time Off according to policy.
Perform other duties consistent with the role.