Licensed Nurse Assistant
About The Position
The Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA) provides patient care assigned by and under the supervision and direction of a licensed nurse. The position supports patient hygiene and activities of daily living, obtains and documents routine observations, assists with mobility and transfers, and helps maintain a safe and comfortable patient environment. The LNA also assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges; responds to patient requests; performs delegated clinical and clerical tasks within the LNA scope of practice; and collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The position is in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), an acuity-adjustable, 25-bed unit that provides medical-surgical and telemetry care as well as care for higher-acuity patients, including patients receiving BiPap or titratable drips or experiencing hemodynamic instability. The unit operates 24/7/365 and includes collaboration among hospital medicine, care management, physical therapy, and respiratory care.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Current Vermont Nursing Assistant licensure.
- Current BLS healthcare provider status.
- Use Universal Precautions and bloodborne-pathogen standards for tasks involving exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
- Ability to lift or exert force up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear.
- Close vision, color vision, ability to adjust focus, and ability to hear calls and instructions.
Nice To Haves
- Previous LNA experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision and direction of a licensed nurse.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
- Obtain and document routine vital signs, weights, intake and output, and other assigned observations.
- Assist with patient mobility, transfers, ambulation, positioning, and range-of-motion exercises using safe patient handling techniques.
- Observe patients' physical, emotional, and behavioral condition and promptly report changes to the appropriate licensed nurse.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient environment and follow infection prevention and control practices.
- Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges, including preparing rooms and ensuring patient comfort and readiness.
- Respond promptly to patient requests and call lights.
- Assist with specimen collection and other delegated clinical tasks within the LNA scope of practice.
- Document care accurately, completely, and promptly in accordance with organizational policies.
- Protect patient privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights.
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Identify and report hazards, follow fall-prevention protocols, and adhere to safety procedures.
- Maintain required certifications and complete mandatory education and competency requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice and organizational policies.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
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