Visiting Nurses Association - Licensed Nursing Assistant - Hospice - Full Time

SOLUTIONHEALTH • Manchester, NH

113d

About The Position

The VNA HOSPICE team is an interdisciplinary group that works collaboratively to ensure our patients have dignity, joy, and comfort as they move toward the end of their lives. We support and educate patients, families, and caregivers throughout this journey. After death, we provide ongoing support to those left behind, through our community bereavement program. The position involves performing delegated nursing, homemaking, and other duties for patients/clients of all ages and families in their home or other designated facility. Responsibilities include performing PT/INR checks in the home as ordered by the Physician and reporting results according to policy.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year of experience in a related field desired.
• Current Nursing Assistant License in the State of New Hampshire required.
• Driver's License required to travel throughout New Hampshire to provide home health care service and other job-related activities.
• Must maintain automobile insurance coverage at established EHS minimum at all times of employment.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to patient/client Home Health Aide care plan as set up by the primary nurse/therapist while maintaining a healthy, safe environment.
• Demonstrates competency in carrying out patient care/treatments.
• Reinforces the teaching of the primary nurse/therapist by reviewing personal care techniques with caregivers and patients.
• Integrates problem solving methodology and quality improvement in approaching problem areas related to patient care and organizational processes.
• Completes documentation in clinical records, time sheets, and quality control logs.
• Attends a minimum of 12 hours of in-services per year.
• Acts as a resource to others (students, peers, and other departments) in provision of client/patient care.

Benefits

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees