Licensed Nursing Assistant- Cardiac Intermediate Care Unit

$3,000 Bonus Eligible paid in 3, 6, and 12 months!!!

Hours: 36 hours (Full Time)

Shift: Days 7am-7pm (12 hour shifts ---3x per week)

Every Other Weekend Commitment

Licensed Nursing Assistant CICU

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.

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 personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of an RN.

• Model Elliot Essentials behavior with patients, peers and all other members of the health care team.
• Perform or assist patients in the completion of activities of daily living.
• Utilize basic knowledge of growth and development to provide age‑specific patient care.
• Provide basic support to patients and families in response to identified psychosocial needs and cultural and religious preferences.
• Perform clinical tasks within the scope of LNA practice, in accordance with policies and procedures of the Elliot Health System.
• Report all observations, symptoms, deviations from normal, and changes in patient’s condition to the Registered Nurse.
• Assist others in performing selected patient care activities or tasks as appropriate.
• Document in selected areas of the medical record, as appropriate, according to policies and procedures and scope of practice.
• Follow all infection prevention/universal precautions policies as appropriate.
• Incorporate safety principles, policies and procedures into daily practice.
• Ensure confidentiality of all patient, employee, legal, budget, and company matters. Maintain patient privacy and dignity.
• Perform 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, communicate effectively and work as a team member.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of growth and development and awareness of age‑appropriate care.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 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.

• 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.

Hours:

36 hours (Full Time) Shift: Days 7am-7pm (12 hour shifts ---3x per week). Every other weekend commitment.