LICENSED NURSE ASSISTANT - Progressive Care Unit - Per Diem

Hours, weekend, holiday, and call schedules vary per the per diem requirement. FLSA status: Non-exempt.

About the role

The Licensed Nurse Assistant is primarily responsible for completing patient care 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 also performs other non-nursing tasks as assigned.

Department 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. The unit also cares for higher-acuity patients, including 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 therapy collaborating to provide optimal patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs and assisting with hygiene
• Support patient mobility, transfers, ambulation, and transportation
• Assist with food trays/nourishments, feed patients, and record intake & output
• Answer call lights and telephone
• Perform clerical tasks and assist with organizing supplies
• Apply and use specified patient care equipment
• Maintain a safe environment while performing care
• Perform other non-nursing tasks as assigned

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Current Vermont Nursing Assistant licensure
• CPR certified
• At least seventeen years old
• Previous LNA experience preferred

Skills & physical demands

• Eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity
• Normal or corrected vision/hearing
• Ability to lift and/or move patients (up to 35 pounds frequently, up to 100 pounds occasionally)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
• Ability to work with patients, families, and the public during stressful situations
• Keyboarding proficiency
• Close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:

• Standing: Up to 1/3 of the time
• Walking: Up to 1/3 of the time
• Sitting: 2/3 or more of the time
• Talking or hearing: 2/3 or more of the time
• Use of hands to finger, handle, or feel: Up to 1/3 of the time
• Reaching with hands and arms: Up to 1/3 of the time

Work environment

• Potential exposure to hazardous materials, body fluids, bloodborne pathogens, and communicable diseases (OSHA Category I)
• Work near moving mechanical parts: Up to 1/3 of the time
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles: Up to 1/3 of the time
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals: Up to 1/3 of the time
• Moderate noise level
• Ability to hear calls and instructions from physicians, department staff, and others

Pay

Salary range: $20 - $24 per hour. 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.