What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elliot Health System- Licensed Nursing Assistant I- FITCH- Per diem position at Elliot Hospital?
Who We Are
The Fitch unit is a 45 bed, Acute Care Medical Unit, with approximately 120 employees. The average patient census is 40 patients and specialties focusing on sepsis, respiratory, diabetes, GI, oncology, end of life, and some surgical. The Fitch unit provides an outstanding supportive environment and advanced training for its staff. The unit also offers a relaxation room for its employees to decompress and relief stress. The nursing staff is supported by a charge RN and team lead, whose focus is to make this the best place to give and receive care. Many years ago, our staff came up with our unit’s own mission and vision. The mission is “Everyone Helps Everyone” and the vision is “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work”. Our staff is very involved with quality, improving workflows, and providing input for meaningful change. I look forward to meeting you and sharing my thoughts on what an amazing unit the Fitch unit is!
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
The Fitch unit is a 45 bed, Acute Care Medical Unit, with approximately 120 employees. The average patient census is 40 patients and specialties focusing on sepsis, respiratory, diabetes, GI, oncology, end of life, and some surgical. The Fitch unit provides an outstanding supportive environment and advanced training for its staff. The unit also offers a relaxation room for its employees to decompress and relief stress. The nursing staff is supported by a charge RN and team lead, whose focus is to make this the best place to give and receive care. Many years ago, our staff came up with our unit’s own mission and vision. The mission is “Everyone Helps Everyone” and the vision is “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work”. Our staff is very involved with quality, improving workflows, and providing input for meaningful change. I look forward to meeting you and sharing my thoughts on what an amazing unit the Fitch unit is!
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 Nurse
- Assists 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 practice
- Follows 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.
- 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.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following you start date
- Accrued Earned Time
- 403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full time coded employees over 30 hours/week
- Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program up to $20,000
Salary : $4,000
