LNA - Per diem
Salary
$20.00 Hourly
Location
Sullivan County Healthcare, 5 Nursing Home Dr, Unity, NH
Job Type
Per diem
Job Number
00196
Department
Nursing
Opening Date
06/06/2025
Description
We are currently hiring for Per Diem Licensed Nursing Assistants (LNA). 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 facilitys 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
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- A current New Hampshire LNA License without restrictions or sanctions of any kind
- Successfully completed a Nursing Assistant Training Course certified by the State of New Hampshire
- Prior experience with elderly patients a plus
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Employer Sullivan County
Address 5 Nursing Home Drive
Unity, New Hampshire, 03743
Phone 603-542-9511
Website https://www.sullivancountynh.gov/