Licensed Nursing Assistant, LNA

Covenant Living Communities and Services•Keene, NH

10d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for delivering patient care according to established policies and procedures. The position is responsible for carrying out direct physical cares, documentation of resident needs and conditions, and when indicated, direction of other non-licensed personnel on the nursing unit. This position may be designated as "responsible/ charge" on a unit on a particular shift, but is accountable to the LPN for monitoring and RN for supervision. Communicate on a regular basis with the charge nurse regarding observations and suggestions of problem areas, resident and employee activities, concerns, needs, conditions, etc. Observe residents' medical, mental and emotional conditions and communicate changes to appropriate staff. Provide explanation and offer understanding of nursing care to residents and families according to procedures and provide support relating to medical care as appropriate. Monitors resident rooms for actual or potential safety hazards such as faulty electrical equipment, frayed electrical cords, scatter rugs, etc. and negotiates with the resident/family for replacement or removal. Demonstrates proper body mechanics in assisting residents, physical activities and lifting/moving items. Instructs/reinforces proper technique for residents in safe use of walkers and wheelchairs. Assist in the admission, orientation discharge and transfer of residents including but not limited to: packing/unpacking belongings, placement of personal belongings, initiating needed work orders, orienting resident to the apartment and unit environment. Obtaining shower and laundry schedule for new residents, assisting with dining room seating and introductions.

Requirements

High School Diploma or the equivalent.
Licensed Nursing Aide certificate.
1 year experience as a Licensed Nursing Assistant.
Minimum of 6 months full time experience as a nursing assistant in a long-term geriatric setting.
Good observation skills.
Ability to treat patient information confidentially.
Must be well organized.
Ability to understand and show compassion to senior adults is essential.
Must be able to communicate (written and verbal) effectively in English with residents, family and staff.

Nice To Haves

Proven leadership skills necessary.
Requires a spirit of cooperation and enthusiasm to create an atmosphere conducive to rehabilitation and growth.

Responsibilities

Delivering patient care according to established policies and procedures.
Carrying out direct physical cares.
Documentation of resident needs and conditions.
Direction of other non-licensed personnel on the nursing unit when indicated.
Communicating on a regular basis with the charge nurse regarding observations and suggestions of problem areas, resident and employee activities, concerns, needs, and conditions.
Observing residents' medical, mental and emotional conditions and communicating changes to appropriate staff.
Providing explanation and offering understanding of nursing care to residents and families according to procedures.
Providing support relating to medical care as appropriate.
Monitoring resident rooms for actual or potential safety hazards and negotiating with the resident/family for replacement or removal.
Demonstrating proper body mechanics in assisting residents, physical activities and lifting/moving items.
Instructing/reinforcing proper technique for residents in safe use of walkers and wheelchairs.
Assisting in the admission, orientation, discharge, and transfer of residents.