Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA) - Post Acute - Full time Night
About The Position
Assist in providing nursing care and related non-professional services to residents by performing tasks for which the employee has been prepared as competent and in a mannger that meets or exceeds state, federal, and facility expectations Post Acute at Helen Porter The goal of the Post Acute Unit at UVMHN Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing is to provide supportive, goal-directed care following surgery and/or hospitalization. Specially-designed treatment programs provide patients with the preparation, support and education that enables them to return home as quickly as possible. Our goal is to help patients reach their highest possible level of independence. A partial list of conditions we work with includes: Strokes Neurological conditions Orthopedic care Respiratory conditions Cardiac and Post-Trauma situations Routine Therapy services are provided Monday through Friday. We also have the capability of providing therapy six days a week if that is what is required to maximize positive results. Nursing staff provide the necessary extension of therapies when therapy staff are not present to provide direct service. This may include walking, exercises and supervision of other activities set up by the therapy staff. To learn more about UVMHN Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing, please go to: http://helenporter.org/ This is a bargaining union position. The University of Vermont Health Network/Porter Medical Center is located in the heart of beautiful Middlebury, Vermont. We are comprised of a 25-bed acute care facility, a 98-bed skilled nursing facility which includes a memory care unit, short-term rehabilitation unit and a long-term care unit, and a network of primary care and specialty medical practices throughout Addison county and the town of Brandon.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
- Completion of state approved training and competency evaluation
- LNA with good work history in similar facilities preferred, or enrollment in LNA program
- Able to read, write, and speak English language
- Able to communicate and work effectively with others
Responsibilities
- Assist in providing nursing care and related non-professional services to residents
- Performing tasks for which the employee has been prepared as competent
- Providing care in a manner that meets or exceeds state, federal, and facility expectations
Benefits
- LNA Sign-on Bonus: A $900 LNA sign-on bonus (subject to applicable taxes) is available for this position! The first half is payable after successful completion of the probationary period (typically 90 days), and the second half is payable after six months. Please note that current UVMHN employees are excluded from eligibility for this bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
