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.
Requirements
- Completion of state approved training and competency evaluation
- Able to read, write, and speak English language
- Able to communicate and work effectively with others
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
- LNA with good work history in similar facilities preferred, or enrollment in LNA program
Responsibilities
- Assist in providing nursing care to residents
- Perform related non-professional services
- Perform tasks for which the employee has been prepared as competent
- Provide care 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
501-1,000 employees
