Licensed Nursing Assistant (Lna)

Job Description Job Description VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region of Rutland, VT is looking to hire per diem Licensed Nursing Assistant to service Rutland county . Would you like to work for a caring and supportive medical company that values its employees ? If so, please read on We are offering up to $1,000 sign on bonus ABOUT VNA & HOSPICE OF THE SOUTHWEST REGION Based in Vermont, we are a non-profit home health and hospice care agency that delivers a wide range of advanced medical care with compassion, dependability, and expertise to people of all ages. Our mission is to provide the best care for every person in Southwestern Vermont and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way.

We strive to give customized care to individuals with chronic diseases and conditions as well as those who need short-term care. For our services, we have been recognized as one of the nation's top 100 performing home health agencies by HomeCare Elite. Education Valid State of Vermont Nursing Assistant License Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Valid Driver's License and Current Auto Insurance Experienced or newly graduated LNA's welcome Must be at least 18 years of age Weekend and holiday rotation required Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or licensed Therapist, receives daily patient assignments and carries out assignments in accordance with individualized patient plan of care. Collects patient and family data and reports findings to RN and/or licensed Therapist in a timely manner. Assists in the communication of information to assigned patients.

Under the supervision of an RN and/or licensed Therapist, performs interventions and procedures as directed to ensure the safe effective quality of care for patients. Reports to RN and/or licensed Therapist on a variety of aspects of patient and family information including. Advocates for patient care issues to ensure that overall quality and type of care is sensitive to each specific patient/family's needs.

Performs a variety of patient care tasks including, but not limited to activities of daily living, collection of vital signs, ambulation/exercises, etc. Serves as Hospice Aide as directed. Serves as Personal Care Attendant as directed. Proactively reports changes in skin conditions to RN, Case Manager or program manager in a timely manner.