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Certified Nursing Assistant - Provider LNA

Wellpath · Springfield, VT · 4 days ago
Full-time

Join a mission-driven organization with a people-first culture, offering excellent career growth opportunities and the chance to make a daily difference in the lives of overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to help society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day, we have the distinct honor and responsibility to provide non-judgmental compassion, hope, and healing to those who need it most. Join our mission to deliver quality care with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, living our mantra to "Always Do The Right Thing!" Together, we heal the world, one patient at a time.

Wellpath serves hundreds of thousands of unique individuals monthly, with a significant percentage receiving direct clinical care, including lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, along with best-in-class clinical resources for training, education, and point-of-care support.

How you make a difference

The Certified Nursing Assistant performs basic and specialized nursing care functions under the supervision of licensed nurses, adhering to local and regulatory policies to ensure proper patient care. They collaborate with healthcare team members and correctional officers to plan and implement patient care activities in a correctional setting. After orientation, they may float between medical-surgical and psychiatric units to ensure adequate staffing.

Responsibilities

  • Provides basic nursing care to patients under the direction of a licensed nurse, including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), vital sign measurement, and accurate documentation of patient data.
  • Maintains professional behavior and prioritizes workflow to complete assigned duties while adhering to policies, procedures, and promoting patient safety and confidentiality.
  • Collaborates with healthcare team members, participates in staff meetings and training sessions, and notifies the licensed nurse of any patient concerns or issues.
  • Demonstrates basic knowledge of nursing procedures and proficiently uses medical supplies and equipment, ensuring proper storage and cleaning.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising nurse, such as assisting with patient care in different units and participating in the orientation of new staff members.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Completion of a training course for Nursing Assistants.
  • Basic knowledge of patient care methods, procedures, and techniques.
  • Ability to handle routine tasks and maintain an orderly workflow.
  • Must pass a background check and drug screen.
  • Must pass and maintain clearance for a Public Trust Position, if working with specific patients.
  • Ability to express thoughts logically in English, both written and verbally.
  • Proficiency with computers and typical software such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and various database systems.
  • Current certification in the state of practice is required.
  • This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.

Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster work-life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial well-being:

  • DailyPay: Receive your money as you earn it.
  • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching.
  • Company-paid life insurance.
  • Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA).
  • Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts.
  • Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans.

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