Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA) - Adult Home Health - Full time day

UVM Health Network - Home Health & Hospice•Colchester, VT

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

To assist in implementing a medically-directed plan of care for patients in their homes; to assist patients and their families with a variety of home management tasks and personal care activities.

Requirements

Basic education (high school)
Graduation from a State approved LNA course instruction
Vermont State Board of Nursing Licensed Nursing Assistant
Must demonstrate and maintain any required competency
Able to speak, read and write in English
Be honest, self-directed, possess initiative, display good judgment and a positive attitude toward daily activities
Have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written work
Be able to work cooperatively and in a productive manner with organization’s employees, clients, customers and the general public
Maintain satisfactory standing with the Adult Abuse Registry, Child Abuse & Neglect Registry, Vermont Criminal Information Center and OIG
Be free from the illegal use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace
Be able to carry out the functions of this job without risk of harm to the health and safety of self and others
Hold a valid driver’s license and have a reliable, registered vehicle with insurance as required by the organization, and appropriate to position
Knowledge of physical, emotional, developmental needs of and ways to work with population served by home health organization
Ability to work independently in private homes under the supervision of a licensed RN, PT
Ability to complete additional training appropriate to the job prior to assignment

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in nursing home or similar facility desired, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired

Responsibilities

Includes basic nursing assistant and restorative duties for which the nursing assistant is prepared by education and supervised practice such as wound care, assistance with self-administered medications, assistance with therapeutic experiences, help with assistive devices, simple technical procedures.
Assist in personal care of patients including ambulation, use of wheelchair/walker/cane and other adaptive equipment, transfer activities, range of motion, bathing, shampooing, hair care, oral hygiene, nail care, shaving, skin care, dressing, toileting/bowel programs/ostomy and catheter care, meal preparation, special diets, and other activities of daily living.
On a limited basis, perform general housekeeping tasks such as: a) laundry: wash, dry, fold, iron, put away clothing, bed and table linens; as it pertains to the plan of care b) Assist in maintaining home environment, identify hazards and concerns.
Observe and report changes in patient’s condition identified during home visit to Primary Nurse and/or PT as appropriate.
Confer regularly with primary Nurse and/or PT regarding patients' status and treatment plan.
Document patient condition, service provided according to organization’s standards.
Travel to and from patient’s home and the University of Vermont Health Network Home Health & Hospice office.
Other duties as requested by supervisor.
Demonstrates a commitment to the mission and values of the organization.
Complies with all organization policies and procedures.
Demonstrates respectful and effective communication in all interactions.
Protects the privacy and confidentiality of clients, co-workers and organization’s operations.
Complies with organization’s policies to protect confidentiality, integrity, availability and security of all protected health information.
Conducts him/herself in a safe manner by adhering to all safety practices, rules and standards.
Demonstrates a commitment to quality and proactively seeks to make improvements to systems and processes.
Reports to work on time, provides advance notice for time off, accurately reports time and attendance and appropriately manages paid time off (if applicable) in accordance with organization’s policy.
Demonstrates a commitment to integrity in work habits and use of organization’s resources.
Performs duties as assigned that may be outside his/her principle responsibilities.
Meets own learning needs. Participates in educational programs of the organization, including completion of all mandatory competencies, education or training.
Effectively communicates to transfer information, provide guidance and resolve conflicts.
Reports concerns and complaints regarding abuse, neglect and exploitation in accordance with Vermont State Law and the organization.
Enhance or improve organization’s services by participating in team meetings, projects and committees.
Contributes to a positive work environment and responds in a constructive manner to change.
Documents the provision care and services in accordance to organization’s policy.