Visiting Nurses Association - Licensed Nursing Assistant Student - Home Care - Full Time

Come work at the best place to give and receive care!

​Job Description: 

Who We Are:

The VNA of Manchester and Southern New Hampshire provides 24/7 in-home support and services to patients in Manchester and the surrounding communities.  We are committed to helping our patients navigate the challenges they face at home while recovering from surgery or coping with life-limiting illnesses or physical disabilities. The VNA care team provides individualized care across the continuum, bringing peace of mind to patients and their loved ones while providing professional healthcare services in the comfort of home.

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About the Job:

Functions as an integral member of the care delivery team by providing direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a RN and Clinical Educator and within the scope of practice of a student in a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) program. 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:

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  • 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 patients, employee, legal, budget, and company matters. Maintains patient privacy and dignity. 

   

  Who You Are:  

  • Enrolled in an LNA program. If the employee withdraws from the program the employee will no longer be eligible to remain in the LNA position. 

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 

  • BLS authorization preferred or obtained within 90 days of date of hire. LNA license is required to be obtained within 60 days of completion of course. If it is not obtained, the employee will no longer be eligible to remain in the LNA position. 

Other: Driver's License required to travel throughout New Hampshire to provide home health care service and other job-related activities. Must maintain automobile insurance coverage at established EHS minimum at all times of employment.

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees

• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage

• Competitive pay

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

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