Licensed Nursing Assistant (Nights, Full Time)
The Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) supports nursing staff in providing high-quality patient care, carrying out clinical tasks, and ensuring a clean and safe healthcare environment. The LNA works collaboratively within the healthcare team, reporting directly to the nurse manager. This position requires a compassionate individual capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment, dedicated to helping provide excellent patient care and supporting the nursing team.
Essential Qualifications:
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Licensure:
- Current and valid Nursing Assistant License.
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work well in a team and independently.
- Proficiency in basic computer skills and electronic medical records (EMR).
Work Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in a hospital or long-term care facility.
Essential Functions:
1. Assist nurses with direct patient care activities, including bathing, dressing, and feeding.
2. Take and record vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
3. Assist with patient mobility and transportation, ensuring safety at all times.
4. Maintain cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
5. Monitor and report changes in patients' conditions to nursing staff promptly.
6. Help with the preparation and serving of meals, adhering to dietary guidelines.
7. Ensure proper infection control procedures are followed.
8. Support nurses in collecting specimens for laboratory tests as needed.
9. Assist in the setup and maintenance of medical equipment.
10. Provide emotional support to patients and their families.
11. Document patient care activities accurately and timely.
12. Assist in the admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.
13. Participate in educational and training sessions to enhance skills.
14. Respond to patient call lights and requests with urgency and compassion.
15. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all healthcare regulations and standards.
About North Country Healthcare (NCH):
North Country Healthcare is a non-profit affiliation of four medical facilities, Androscoggin Valley Hospital, North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, and Weeks Medical Center, located in the White Mountains Region of New Hampshire. NCH includes numerous physicians and medical providers at multiple locations. This leading comprehensive healthcare network which employs hundreds of highly-trained individuals delivers integrated patient care through three community hospitals, specialty clinics, and home health and hospice services. NCH remains committed to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
North Country Healthcare is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources department at the affiliate to which you are applying.
Please Note: All new hires are required to attend a mandatory three-day orientation at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, NH. This orientation provides essential training, compliance information, and an introduction to our organizational culture to ensure a smooth and successful transition into your role. Attendance on all three days is required for onboarding completion.
Additionally, if Weeks Medical Center is not your designated home base, you will be eligible for travel reimbursement in accordance with our standard travel policy.