LNA/MNA - Per Diem

About the Role

RiverWoods is seeking Per Diem LNA or MNA to provide direct resident care in a team-focused environment where our residents are at the heart of what we do.

Benefits

• Competitive pay starting at $22.50+ per hour, including per diem shift differential (final pay determined by shift and experience)
• Low staffing ratios of nursing assistants to residents
• 403(b) retirement plan
• LNA career ladder
• Wellness programs and on-site fitness opportunities
• Employee meal program
• Education assistance and tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care and assists residents with activities of daily living including: bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, and toileting to promote health and independence.
• Provides assistance with mobility and functional nursing care as defined by the nursing care plan, including transfers, ambulation, range of motion (ROM), splint application, positioning, sit-stand lifts, Hoyer lifts, and whirlpool.
• Develops professional relationships with residents, family members, co-workers, and supervisors to enable open communication based on mutual respect.
• Assists with assessments and treatment procedures as defined by the State Nursing Practice Act and facility policy, including: temperature, pulse, respiration (TPR), blood pressure (BP), weights, specimen collection, skin care, oxygen saturation (O2 stats), and oxygen administration.
• Follows infection control guidelines, including standard precautions, handling of biohazardous materials, and isolation techniques.
• Assists with care protocols including falls prevention, safety and elopement, behavior management, skin integrity, and bowel and bladder management.
• Provides assistance and oversight with all nutritional and hydration needs.
• Accepts resident assignment and direction from the nurse leader.
• Observes and reports to the nurse any change in physical or mental function.
• Demonstrates awareness of shared responsibilities for resident care needs and contributes to the general care and order of resident rooms, belongings, and common areas.
• Cooperates with the overall needs of the facility during times of increased demands.
• Understands and follows established facility protocols regarding resident rights, abuse reporting, HIPAA, and emergency response.
• Encourages and assists residents in participating in social and recreational activities.
• Accurately documents the level of care provided, including LNA flow sheets and all other data collection as defined by the individual care plan.

Qualifications

• Active New Hampshire LNA license
• Prior experience working directly with senior citizens is strongly preferred