LNA - Float - Helen Porter Nursing Home - Flexible ShiftOptions (Hiring Immediately)

Job

Summary : The Licensed Nursing

Assistant (LNA) plays a critical role in providing direct and

indirect patient care and assisting healthcare professionals in

maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients. LNAs

work under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) or licensed

practical nurses (LPNs) to ensure the physical and emotional

well-being of patients. They provide assistance with activities of

daily living, vital signs monitoring, patient mobility, and

maintaining patient hygiene. The LNA's contribution to the

healthcare team is essential for delivering high-quality patient

care and promoting a positive patient experience.

Reporting Relationships :

Reports to the Director of Nursing

and Unit Managers

May be directed by Unit RN,

Unit LPN, or Nurse Supervisors.

Job

Requirements :

Education : LNA, licensed in Vermont.

Experience : Previous health

care experience preferred.

Knowledge / Special Skills :

CPR

certification preferred.

Medical terminology

certification or education preferred.

Past

experience with electronic health records and Microsoft

applications preferred.

Ability to solve simple

problems.

Confidentiality :

It is an expectation that all employees at The

University of Vermont Health Network - Porter Medical Center will

protect the confidentiality of all patient care, personnel, and

business / financial information. Employees will demonstrate their

confidentiality knowledge through the use of a self-study

information package and test.

Compliance : Employees will complete required

competencies, annual mandatory training requirements and adhere to

the code of conduct as described in The University of Vermont

Health Network - Porter Medical Center Compliance Plan and

brochure. In addition, the individual in this position can provide

care and support to all age groups or patients in his / her assigned

practice / work area based on physical / psychosocial, educational,

safety and related criteria.

Provides specific

aspects of direct patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse

and determined by the Vermont State Board of Nursing LNA Scope of

Practice.

Personal care, including bathing,

mouth care, toileting.

Answers call light.

Properly positions and turns patient.

Ensures safe ROM on all patients : ambulation,

transfers, active / passive ROM, positioning.

Assists with feeding of patient.

Seeks advice

and assistance in problem solving, prioritizing from the Registered

Nurse.

Performs other duties as delegated by RN

and within scope of practice.

Assists with

exams and tests.

Performs technical procedures

in accordance with hospital policy.

Provides

proper skin care.

Takes vital signs.

Performs point of care testing (i.e. blood

glucose)

Performs routine specimen collection

including urine, sputum, feces, and bodily drainage.

Drains / empties tubes.

Performs EKGs if competency validated.

Under

direct supervision of medical provider, can apply a plaster

immobilization device (splint) if competency validated.

Any other technical tasks with verified

competence.

Ensures all written and electronic

documentation as required by the organization and the Department

are accurate and complete

Document all

appropriate patient information in a timely manner.

Ensure appropriate signs and symptoms are

recorded.

Approve timecard bi-weekly.

Maintains confidentiality of all patient

information.

Maintains a safe, comfortable

environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital

standards

Reinforces the educational needs of

patients and families.

Assists in the

orientation of patient and patient's family to the unit.

Actively facilitates high level of patient

satisfaction.

Assists in the transportation of

patients within the unit and inter- departmentally.

Coordinates with unit leadership to maintain an

organized and well stocked nursing unit.

Orders

supplies in a timely and fiscally responsible manner.

Performs errands and assists with the

transportation of supplies within unit and inter-departmentally.

Performs general housekeeping to ensure

cleanliness of unit environment.

Ensures

equipment availability and facilitates maintenance as necessary.

Proficiently utilizes the global and external

ordering system.

Call Pharmacy for stat meds

and scans med orders.

Schedules appointments

and tests for patients.

Provides test results

to physicians / nurses.

Obtains Lab results.

Enhance professional growth and development.

Reinforces the educational needs of patients

and families.

Attend and participate in all

departmental staff meetings.

Participates in

training of students during their clinical rotation.

Participates in mentoring and training of new

employees.

Complete competencies yearly.

Complete yearly Hospital Mandatories.

Seeks advice and assistance in problem solving,

prioritizing, and carrying out assigned tasks.

Maintains awareness of patients rights to privacy.