Licensed Nurse Assistant/Mental Health Technician - Resource Pool

University of Vermont Health Network•Berlin, VT

5d•$24 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Licensed Nursing Assistants (LNAs) / Mental Health Technicians on the Nurse Resources Team serve as floating team members, working in various hospital departments as needed. Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, they provide direct and indirect nursing care to patients and are responsible and accountable for the care provided to their assigned patients. Care must conform to Nursing Department policies, standards of practice, physician orders, and an approved plan of care. The role includes communicating patients’ status, changes in condition, and needs to the licensed nurse, and following Nursing Department and CVMC/Woodridge policies and procedures while supporting the nursing department’s and CVMC/Woodridge’s philosophy, objectives, and goals. Current available shifts are full-time day and night shifts.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Successful completion of a 75-hour Nursing Assistant Training and Competency Evaluation program.
Registered in the State of Vermont as a Licensed Nursing Assistant.
At least one year of Licensed Nursing Assistant experience for the Resource Pool.
Demonstrated ability to perform basic nursing care skills.
Management of Aggressive Behaviors (MOAB) and Pro-Act certifications required within six months of hire.
Basic Life Safety (BLS) required.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in an acute care facility.

Responsibilities

Float to various hospital departments as needed.
Provide direct and indirect nursing care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
Be responsible and accountable to the unit manager or charge nurse for care provided to assigned patients.
Provide care in accordance with Nursing Department policies, standards of practice, physician orders, and an approved plan of care.
Communicate patients’ status, changes in condition, and needs to the licensed nurse.
Follow Nursing Department and CVMC/Woodridge policies and procedures.