Licensed Nursing Assistant I- Cardiac Intermediate Care Unit- Full Time Days

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Licensed Nursing Assistant – CICU

Hours:

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

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 specialize in cardiac/telemetry, S/P catheter, pacer, ICD, stroke & seizure, GI bleed, sepsis, and med/surg overflow. Nurse‑to‑patient ratios are 1:4 and LNA‑to‑patient ratios are 1:10 depending on 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). The role includes assisting patients with activities of daily living, providing personal care and emotional support, and performing more complex clinical skills under RN direction.

• Model Elliot Essentials behaviors with patients, peers, and all other members of the health care team.
• 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 according to policies, procedures, and scope of practice.
• Follow all infection prevention/universal precautions policies.
• 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 and communicate effectively.
• Demonstrate ability to 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 hire date.

• 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.

Solution Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.