Lic Nursing Asst

Covenant Health•Nashua, NH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Renders nursing care to patients within an assigned hospital unit in support of medical care, as directed by medical staff, RNs, and LPNs and in accordance with hospital objectives and policies. The role supports Covenant Health’s mission and values, follows ANA guidelines adopted by the Nursing Division, and adheres to the New Hampshire Nurse Practice Act. The nursing assistant provides personal care and comfort, documents care in the Electronic Health Record, monitors and reports patient condition changes, and assists patients with hygiene, mobility, meals, and other daily needs. The role also supports nursing procedures and treatments, patient safety, behavioral-health observation, and unit operations. Staff may rotate among shifts or departments to meet patient-care needs and may assist in the Hospital Unit Coordinator role when needed. The position requires the physical and mental ability to perform the work, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and frequently lifting or carrying up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Some stress is associated with the high level of responsibility for quality care. Essential functions must be performed with reasonable accommodation where applicable. Duties may be modified to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

Requirements

Current New Hampshire LNA license required.
BLS/CPR AED certification required.
High school graduate or GED preferred.
Must have the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks associated with the position, with reasonable accommodation if disabled.
An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides proficiency in the listed areas of responsibility may substitute for the stated education and experience requirements.

Nice To Haves

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training is preferred or must be obtained before completion of orientation.

Responsibilities

Support and promote the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
Practice according to ANA guidelines of care adopted by the Nursing Division and adhere to the New Hampshire Nurse Practice Act.
Provide patient-care activities and services needed for 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 or changing patient conditions to the primary RN and/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 NO PASS ZONE to improve response times.
Perform bladder scans, EKGs, CPMs, assist with cold therapy, and perform other appropriate procedures after completing required competencies.
Bathe patients and assist with personal hygiene.
Encourage and assist patients with routine ambulation and mobility daily, unless otherwise directed, and document activity in the Electronic Health Record.
Serve and collect food trays, assist patients with 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.
Show interest in patients and their progress and help ensure their needs are met.
Use judgment when providing information and remain sensitive to individual and organizational concerns.
Communicate effectively using verbal and non-verbal techniques.
Provide a secure and safe environment for behavioral-health patients during one-to-one observation, constant observation, and continuous visual remote monitoring after completing appropriate competencies.
Perform continuous visual monitoring initiated by the primary RN after completing competencies related to equipment and role responsibilities.
Explain nursing care to patients to involve them in their care.
Rotate among shifts or departments as needed to meet patient-care staffing needs.
Assist with Hospital Unit Coordinator duties as needed 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; communicate with the RN and report concerns to the 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 keep required licenses and certifications current.
Avoid unauthorized overtime and manage Earned Time Off according to policy.
Perform other duties consistent with the role.