LICENSED NURSE ASSISTANT - Progressive Care Unit - Per Diem

Description Job Title:

Licensed Nursing Assistant Job Code:

184

Hours:

Varies Weekend Schedule:

Per the per diem requirement

Holiday Schedule:

Per the per diem requirement

Call Schedule:

N/A FLSA

Status:

Non-exempt Department Name:

Progressive Care Unit Location:

Brattleboro, Vermont

JOB SUMMARY

The Licensed Nurse Assistant is primarily responsible for the completion of patient care that has been assigned by the Registered Nurse. The LNA directly assists with providing care to meet patient hygiene needs, takes and records vital signs and weights, assists with transfers, ambulation and transportation, assists with food trays/nourishments, feeds patients and records intake & output, answers call lights and telephone, performs clerical tasks, assists with organizing supplies, applies/uses specified patient care equipment, and maintains a safe environment while performing care. The LNA performs other non-nursing tasks as assigned.

DEPT. SCOPE OF SERVICE

The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is an acuity adjustable unit providing care to a diverse patient population requiring medical-surgical and telemetry levels of care. In addition, we see higher level of care patients, including but not limited to those on BiPap, titratable drips, or with hemodynamic instability requiring more frequent interventions and monitoring. The PCU is a 24/7/365 service with 25 beds. The team includes hospital medicine, care management, physical therapy and respiratory collaborating together to provide the best patient care possible. Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent. CPR certified.

Experience:

Previous LNA experience preferred

Licensure/Certification:

Current Vermont Nursing Assistant licensure.

Mental Efforts:

Requires eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity. Normal or corrected vision/hearing. Lifting and/or moving patients from one point to another. Requires ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities. Ability to work with patients, families and public experiencing stressful situations. Ability to perform keyboarding functions. Environment & Working Conditions Potential exposure to hazardous material, body fluids, bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases.

OSHA CATEGORY OSHA

Category I

• Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities. Standing

• Up to 1/3 Walking
• Up to 1/3 Sitting
• 2/3 or more Talking or Hearing
• 2/3 or more Use of hands to finger, handle or feel
• Up to 1/3 Pushing/Pulling
• None Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling
• None Reaching with hands and arms
• Up to 1/3 Tasting or smelling
• None This position requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted. Up to 10 pounds
• 2/3 or more Up to 25 pounds
• 1/3 to 1/2 Up to 35 pounds
• Up to 1/3 Up to 100 pounds
• None More than 100 pounds
• None This position has special vision requirements.

Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions. Wet, humid conditions (non-weather)

• None Work near moving mechanical parts
• Up to 1/3 Fumes or airborne particles
• Up to 1/3 Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Up to 1/3 Outdoor weather conditions
• None Extreme cold (non-weather)
• None Extreme heat (non-weather)
• None Risk of electrical shock
• None Work with explosives
• None Risk of radiation
• None Vibration
• None The typical noise level for the environment is: Very Quiet Quiet Moderate Noise Loud Noise Hearing Ability to hear calls Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others EEO/ADA Statement Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources. Compensation Disclosure in Accordance with Vermont Act 155 In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.