Licensed Nursing Assistant- CICU- Full Time

$3,000 Bonus Eligible paid in 3, 6, and 12 months!!!

Hours : 36 hours (Full Time)

Shift : Days 7am-7pm (12 hour shifts 3x per week)

Every Other Weekend Commitment

Licensed Nursing Assistant CICU

Who We Are

The Cardiac Intermediate Care Unit (CICU) is a 47-bed unit with an average census of 46-47 patients. We have 149 employees on the unit, and we specialize in cardiac / telemetry, S / P catheter, pacer, ICD, stroke & seizure, GI bleed, sepsis, and med / surg overflow. The CICU has Nurse to patient ratios of 1 : 4 and LNA to patient ratios of 1 : 10 depending on the census.

About The Job

The CICU Licensed Nursing Assistant 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 patient, employee, legal, budget, and company matters. Maintains patient privacy and dignity.

Performs designated direct and indirect patient care, clerical and environmental duties as assigned or directed.

Demonstrate and apply effective communication skills : verbal, written, visual and listening.

Demonstrate ability to work with others

Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively

Demonstrate ability to work as a team member

Demonstrate basic knowledge of growth and development and awareness of age-appropriate care

Who You Are

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Minimum of two (2) years of current experience in an acute care setting required. Must be at a clinical level that reflects proficiency and in-depth knowledge of nursing practice.

Current New Hampshire, Nursing Assistant License required.

BLS authorization preferred or obtained within 90 days of date of hire.

Why You’ll Love Us

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following 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

Sign on Bonus Eligible

Miscellaneous Benefits – Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Vendor Discounts

Work Schedule : Day Shift