Nursing Assistant I

GPU is our 29-bed Geropsychiatric Unit specializing in the care of patients ages 65+ with co-occurring cognitive impairment and psychiatric illness.

The LNA, under general direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager and direct supervision of the RN is an integral member of the care delivery team by performing direct and indirect patient care through clinical tasks within the scope of LNA practice and by providing personal care and emotional support.

Activities of daily living

Report all observations, symptoms, deviations from normal, and changes in patients condition to RN

Provide basic support to patients and families

Documents in selected areas of the medical record as appropriate

High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required

Current New Hampshire licensure as LNA required

Ability to obtain BLS qualification during orientation period and maintain during employment

Aggression de-escalation training approved by EHS

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