Elliot Health System- Licensed Nursing Assistant- CICU- PD- NURSING STUDENTS ONLY!

We’re seeking current nursing students who are expected to graduate within the next year. This role offers a valuable introduction to the Cardiac Intermediate Care Unit and is designed to help you transition smoothly into a New Graduate Nurse position.

Licensed Nursing Assistant CICU

Who We Are:

The Cardiac Intermediate Care Unit (CICU) is a 47-bed unit with an average census of 46-47 patients.  We have 149 employees on the unit, and we specialize in cardiac/telemetry, S/P catheter, pacer, ICD, stroke & seizure, GI bleed, sepsis, and med/surg overflow. The CICU has Nurse to patient ratios of 1:4 and LNA to patient ratios of 1:10 depending on the census.

About the Job:

The CICU Licensed Nursing Assistant functions as an integral member of the care delivery team by providing direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a RN and within the scope of practice of a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA). Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of an RN.

Schedule:

• 36 hours working in 6 weeks schedule
• One weekend shift per 6 weeks schedule
• Stay active in yearly competencies

What You’ll Do:

• Models Elliot Essentials behavior with patients, peers and all other members of the health care team.

• Performs or assists patients in the completion of activities of daily living.
• Utilizes basic knowledge of growth and development to provide age-specific patient care.
• Provides basic support to patients and families in response to identified psychosocial needs and cultural and religious preferences.
• Performs clinical tasks within the scope of LNA practice, in accordance with policies and procedures of the Elliot Health System.
• Reports all observations, symptoms, deviations from normal, and changes in patient’s condition to the Registered Nurse
• Assists others in performing selected patient care activities or tasks as appropriate.
• Documents in selected areas of the medical record, as appropriate, according to policies and procedures and scope of practice
• Follows all infection prevention/universal precautions policies as appropriate.
• Incorporates safety principles, policies and procedures into daily practice.
• Ensures confidentiality of all patient, employee, legal, budget, and company matters. Maintains patient privacy and dignity.
• Performs designated direct and indirect patient care, clerical and environmental duties as assigned or directed.
• Demonstrate and apply effective communication skills: verbal, written, visual and listening.
• Demonstrate ability to work with others
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrate ability to work as a team member
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of growth and development and awareness of age-appropriate care

Who You Are:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Current Nursing Student due to graduated in 1 year or less
• Minimum of two (2) years of current experience in an acute care setting required. Must be at a clinical level that reflects proficiency and in-depth knowledge of nursing practice.
• Current New Hampshire, Nursing Assistant License required.
• BLS authorization preferred or obtained within 90 days of date of hire.

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following start date
• Accrued Earned Time
• 403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full time coded employees over 30 hours/week
• Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program up to $20,000
• Sign on Bonus Eligible
• Miscellaneous Benefits – Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Vendor Discounts

#LAM