LNA - Full time

Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)

Join our dynamic team at Sullivan County Health Care as a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA). We offer fantastic benefits, generous paid time off and the opportunity to make a difference! Come be a part of our award-winning team that works hard to uphold our motto : "ALL DAY, EVERY DAY, WE MAKE LIFE BETTER". Scope of Position : Delivers basic nursing and restorative care within the facility's policies and procedures; the Scope of Practice of an LNA under RSA 326-B : 14 as revised and in accordance with Federal and State Regulations.

Examples of Duties :

• Delivers basic nursing and restorative care within the facilities policies and procedures, under the supervision of LPNs and RNs.
• Attend report prior to starting resident care and keep licensed personnel informed of significant observations in resident care and environmental conditions, supply and equipment needs, and performance problems.
• Assist residents with all aspects of personal hygiene including bathing, grooming, and dressing; administer specified skin care treatments according to facility protocol and the Resident Care Plan.
• Provide assistance to residents for ambulation and movement including range of motion, turning, positioning, supporting or transferring; and assist residents with nutrition and bodily waste including feeding, hydration, toileting, bowel / bladder training, input and output and caloric counts.
• Secure a safe environment for staff and residents by reacting to emergency situations per facility policy such as fire drills, redirecting wandering / confused residents, and resident falls; and ensure resident safety at all times and protect the rights of all residents at all times.
• Obtain adequate knowledge of Resident Care Plans in order to provide basic nursing care; comply with established nursing standards and policies and procedures of the nursing department and the facility; and maintain resident confidentiality and privacy.
• Identify and utilize infection control technique at all times; respect the spiritual belief system of residents; encourage residents to participate in their care appropriate to the residents optimal level of physical and mental functioning.

Typical Qualifications :

Supplemental Information :

Equal Employment Opportunity. Mandatory post offer physical, drug testing and Criminal records check required (County paid). Full time positions only, paid in multiple payments over a specified period.