Job Description

• Job Description
• Licensed Nursing Assistant Who We Are:The Fuller unit is a 55-60 bed, Post-Surgical and Trauma Unit with approximately 160 employees. The average patient census is 34-38 with a focus on adult post-surgical (total knee and hip replacement), telemetry, stroke, and general medical. Our Fuller Unit provides an outstanding supportive environment and advanced training for its staff. Elliot Hospital is designated as an Orthopaedic Center of Excellence!About the Job:Functions as an integral member of the care delivery team by providing direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a RN and within the scope of practice of a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA). Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of an RN.What You’ll Do:Models Elliot Essentials behavior with patients, peers and all other members of the health care team.Performs or assists patients in the completion of activities of daily living.Utilizes basic knowledge of growth and development to provide age-specific patient care.Provides basic support to patients and families in response to identified psychosocial needs and cultural and religious preferences.Performs clinical tasks within the scope of LNA practice, in accordance with policies and procedures of the Elliot Health System.Reports all observations, symptoms, deviations from normal, and changes in patient’s condition to the Registered NurseAssists others in performing selected patient care activities or tasks as appropriate.Documents in selected areas of the medical record, as appropriate, according to policies and procedures and scope of practiceFollows all infection prevention/universal precautions policies as appropriate.Incorporates safety principles, policies and procedures into daily practice.Ensures confidentiality of all patients, employee, legal, budget, and company matters. Maintains patient privacy and dignity.Who You Are: Current Nursing Assistant License in the State of New Hampshire required. BLS authorization preferred or obtained within 90 days of date of hire.High school diploma or equivalent preferred.Why You’ll Love Us:Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following you start dateAccrued Earned Time403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributionsTuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full time coded employees over 30 hours/weekNursing Student Loan Paydown Program up to $20,000Sign On Bonuses up to $3,000

Work Schedule: 7a-7:30pm