Licensed Nurse Assistant - Per Diem

Description

Position Summary:

Assists hospitalized patients with activities of daily living and as assigned, delegated and supervised by a Registered Nurse. Communicates with Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager and co-workers, as appropriate about patient needs. Is able to respond quickly and appropriately in emergent situations.  

Qualifications:

Education/ Experience: High School graduate or GED. Current Licensed Nurses Assistance licensure in Vermont. Current BLS certification required.

Other Requirements: Able to communicate effectively. Computer Literate. Experience working with an electronic health record preferred.  

Requirements

Essential Functions Of The Position:

• Provides care, treatments and services within the LNA scope of practice as delegated and supervised by an RN.  
• Sets up and assists patients with meals, including feeding patient if warranted. Follows patient’s plan of care regarding fluid intake. Measures and records I&O when ordered.     
• Observes and appropriately reports to the RN any changes in the patient’s condition, physically, mentally or emotionally.  
• Notifies patient’s assigned RN/LPN promptly when patient complains of pain, shortness of breath or other discomfort.      
• Performs and records results of bedside glucose testing demonstrating appropriate technique consistent with hospital policy and procedure. Reports abnormal results promptly to Charge Nurse or other RN/LPN.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety. Manages and operates all equipment safely and correctly. Removes unnecessary clutter from all patient care areas. 
• Restocks patient rooms as necessary to maintain all rooms in a state of readiness.   
• Maintains CPSI POC competency and documents per hospital standards and policies.   
• Takes the initiative to find productive and appropriate ways to keep busy during slow times. 

How We Support You: 

· Rich Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

· 401(k) with matching 

· Life And Disability Insurance

· Tuition Reimbursement 

· Generous Earned Time Off Package 

· Responsive Employee Assistance Program

· Wellness Motivations And Incentives 

Why Grace Cottage? 

Grace Cottage has been voted “Best Place To Work,” in the Brattleboro Reformers Readers’ Choice Award since 2019. We are also included in the Vermont Biz Magazines 2023 Best Places To Work in Vermont!  Who wouldn’t want to work in a small hospital in VT with these accolades. Grace Cottage is surrounded by beautiful mountains to ski/snowboard/snowshoe, stunning hiking adventures, and a short commute to quant Vermont towns. 

Don't meet every single requirement?

Grace Cottage Hospital has made a deliberate effort to create an inclusive work environment where employees feel appreciated for their unique characteristics, and therefore comfortable being their true and authentic selves. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.