LNA II

Position Summary To assist in implementing a medically-directed plan of care for patients in their homes; to assist patients and their families with a variety of home management tasks and personal care activitiesMINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS: I. Education: Basic education (high school)Graduation from a State approved LNA course instructionII. Experience: Previous experience in nursing home or similar facility desired, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired III. License Requirements: Vermont State Board of Nursing Licensed Nursing AssistantIV. General:Must demonstrate and maintain any required competencyAble to speak, read and write in EnglishBe honest, self-directed, possess initiative, display good judgment and a positive attitude toward daily activitiesHave the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written workBe able to work cooperatively and in a productive manner with organization’s employees, clients, customers and the general publicMaintain satisfactory standing with the Adult Abuse Registry, Child Abuse & Neglect Registry, Vermont Criminal Information Center and OIGBe free from the illegal use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplaceBe able to carry out the functions of this job without risk of harm to the health and safety of self and othersHold a valid driver’s license and have a reliable, registered vehicle with insurance as required by the organization, and appropriate to positionKnowledge of physical, emotional, developmental needs of and ways to work with population served by home health organizationAbility to work independently in private homes under the supervision of a licensed RN, PTAbility to complete additional training appropriate to the job prior to assignmentWORKING CONDITIONS:Traveling may be requiredMay work in community based settings, and clients’ homes and outdoorsMay work during non-business hoursMay experience:Hostile and emotionally upset clients, family members, visitors and staffStress due to a demanding professionAn exposure to blood-borne pathogensA variety of environmental exposures such as inclement weather, animals, firearms, tobacco use, dust, and other client based activities and preferencesESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Must walk, sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hoursMust have the ability to push, pull and lift from the floor, up to a total of 50 pounds and be able to move with the weight, as to organization’s standardsClimbing-be able to navigate stairs of varying heights and degreesBalancing-be able to maintain balanceKneeling, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching below waist level, reaching overhead and reaching torso levelManual finger dexterity-will need dexterity to perform duties and use equipmentVisual acuity-will need sufficient eyesight to drive a car, use office equipment and perform dutiesAuditory acuity- will need to assist individuals in person and by telephone PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: I. Performance Standards:Includes basic nursing assistant and restorative duties for which the nursing assistant is prepared by education and supervised practice such as wound care, assistance with self-administered medications, assistance with therapeutic experiences, help with assistive devices, simple technical proceduresAssist in personal care of patients including ambulation, use of wheelchair/walker/cane and other adaptive equipment, transfer activities, range of motion, bathing, shampooing, hair care, oral hygiene, nail care, shaving, skin care, dressing, toileting/bowel programs/ostomy and catheter care, meal preparation, special diets, and other activities of daily livingOn a limited basis, perform general housekeeping tasks such as:a) laundry: wash, dry, fold, iron, put away clothing, bed and table linens; as it pertains to the plan of careb) Assist in maintaining home environment, identify hazards and concernsObserve and report changes in patient’s condition identified during home visit to Primary Nurse and/or PT as appropriateConfer regularly with primary Nurse and/or PT regarding patients' status and treatment planDocument patient condition, service provided according to organization’s standardsTravel to and from patient’s home and the University of Vermont Health Network Home Health & Hospice officeOther duties as requested by supervisorII. Professional Accountability:Demonstrates a commitment to the mission and values of the organizationComplies with all organization policies and proceduresDemonstrates respectful and effective communication in all interactionsProtects the privacy and confidentiality of clients, co-workers and organization’s operationsComplies with organization’s policies to protect confidentiality, integrity, availability and security of all protected health informationOrganization’s security officialConducts him/herself in a safe manner by adhering to all safety practices, rules and standardsDemonstrates a commitment to quality and proactively seeks to make improvements to systems and processesReports to work on time, provides advance notice for time off, accurately reports time and attendance and appropriately manages paid time off (if applicable) in accordance with organization’s policyDemonstrates a commitment to integrity in work habits and use of organization’s resourcesPerforms duties as assigned that may be outside his/her principle responsibilitiesMeets own learning needs. Participates in educational programs of the organization, including completion of all mandatory competencies, education or trainingEffectively communicates to transfer information, provide guidance and resolve conflictsReports concerns and complaints regarding abuse, neglect and exploitation in accordance with Vermont State Law and the organizationEnhance or improve organization’s services by participating in team meetings, projects and committeesContributes to a positive work environment and responds in a constructive manner to changeDocuments the provision care and services in accordance to organization’s policy