LICENSED NURSE ASSISTANT

Job Description

Job Title: Licensed Nursing Assistant

Job Code: 184

Hours: Vary

FTE: Per Diem

Weekend Schedule: As needed

Holiday Schedule: As needed

Call Schedule: N/A

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Department Name: Progressive Care Unit

Department Code: 6120

Location: Brattleboro, Vermont

JOB SUMMARY:

The Licensed Nurse Assistant is primarily responsible for the completion of patient care that has been assigned by the Registered Nurse. The LNA directly assists with providing care to meet patient hygiene needs, takes and records vital signs and weights, assists with transfers, ambulation and transportation, assists with food trays/nourishments, feeds patients and records intake & output, answers call lights and telephone, performs clerical tasks, assists with organizing supplies, applies/uses specified patient care equipment, and maintains a safe environment while performing care. The LNA performs other non-nursing tasks as assigned.

DEPT. SCOPE OF SERVICE:

The Medical/Surgical Units are located in two separate areas. The predominantly medical floor has 22 beds and the surgical floor has 7 inpatient beds and a Short Stay area consisting of 4 Barco-loungers and 5 beds. Each floor has a diverse population of medical/surgical patients.

The medical unit on the third-floor cares for infants over the age of one month to the geriatric adult population and provides pediatric care, cardiac rehabilitation (Phase I), care for the more complex medical cases, and telemetry patients that are monitored by the Special Care Unit.

The population of the surgical unit on the second floor consists of patients from infancy to the geriatric adult and provides care for major surgical cases, including joint replacements, and overflow Birthing Center patients. Patients that are terminating pregnancy are placed on this unit and care is provided in collaboration with Birthing Center staff.

The Birthing Center consists of an outpatient room for two patients who need testing, two bed post-partum rooms, 4 Labor/Delivery/Recovery/Post-Partum rooms, a new-born nursery, a border-mom's room, and an Operating Room for Caesarian Sections.

The Emergency Department consists of a trauma room. A cardiac room, a two-bed orthopedic room, two general exam rooms and a number of ancillary service rooms. Radio telemetry equipment is based in the Emergency Department and provides a means for two-way communication and Medical Control for ambulance companies which service southeastern VT and NH. The department is staffed by a physician at all times. On-call physician specialists provide consultation or definitive care as needed.

The Special Care Unit is a combined Intensive Care/Cardiac Care Unit with 5 rooms. One room can accommodate respiratory isolation. Medical Directors of the ICU/CCU are responsible for medical management of the Unit. Medical care is provided by each patient's attending physician.

The Ambulatory Care Unit provides preoperative and postoperative care to patients from 6 weeks of age through the continuum of life, including preoperative assessment/education. Patients may also have minor procedures and endoscopy, with moderate sedation/analgesia.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: 

• High school graduate or equivalent. CPR certified. 

Experience: 

• Previous LNA experience preferred 

Licensure/Certification: 

• Current Vermont Nursing Assistant licensure.

Mental Efforts: 

• Requires eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Normal or corrected vision/hearing.
• Lifting and/or moving patients from one point to another.
• Requires ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to work with patients, families and public experiencing stressful situations.
• Ability to perform keyboarding functions.

Environment & Working Conditions 

• Potential exposure to hazardous material, body fluids, bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases.

OSHA CATEGORY

OSHA Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities.

• Standing - Up to 1/3
• Walking - Up to 1/3
• Sitting - 2/3 or more
• Talking or Hearing - 2/3 or more
• Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - Up to 1/3
• Pushing/Pulling - None
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - None
• Reaching with hands and arms - Up to 1/3
• Tasting or smelling - None

This position requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted.

• Up to 10 pounds - 2/3 or more
• Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2
• Up to 50 pounds - Up to 1/3
• Up to 100 pounds - None
• More than 100 pounds - None

This position has special vision requirements.

• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions.

• Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - None
• Work near moving mechanical parts - Up to 1/3
• Fumes or airborne particles - Up to 1/3
• Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3
• Outdoor weather conditions - None
• Extreme cold (non-weather) - None
• Extreme heat (non-weather) - None
• Risk of electrical shock - None
• Work with explosives - None
• Risk of radiation - None
• Vibration - None

The typical noise level for the environment is:

• Very Quiet
• Quiet
• Moderate Noise
• Loud Noise

Hearing

• Ability to hear calls
• Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others

EEO/ADA STATEMENT

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

Compensation Disclosure in Accordance with Vermont Act 155

In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.