LNA Co-op

Job description

Summary Under the direction of the Director and/or Nurse Manager, the Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) is responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care duties for a group of patients, from simple to complex, for the specialty population on the unit or department, under the guidance and supervision of the registered nurse. Education: High school or equivalent (GED). Completion of a certificate program for Licensed Nursing Assistant. Certification, Registration & Licensure: Certification required: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or equivalent course credentialed by American Heart Association. Licensure required: Current New Hampshire State LNA license Experience: Evidence of the ability to perform as a member of a team. Responsibilities: Performs activities of daily living and personal care needs under the guidance and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Performs technical skills/procedures relating to physical, mental health and social needs of patients under the guidance and supervision of the RN. Documents care provided and reports to the RN observations of patient’s physical, social and mental status and...