LNA, Nursing, Private Duty Nurse

Winchester, New Hampshire, United States

• Obtains and records Vital Signs and weights per policy;
• Participates in the care planning process and implements care according to care plan;
• Provide hands on patient/client care;
• Grooming of patient/client;
• Uses Standard precautions when caring for all patients. Adheres to contact and or droplet precautions as indicated;
• Feeds or assists patients with meals and provides additional nourishment and hydration per care plan;
• Emotional support for patient/client;
• Participates in quality improvement activities as requested;
• Collects and bags soiled linen and delivers to dirty linen area;
• Performs skin care treatments, as permitted by state regulation;
• Assists physician and or licensed nurse with treatments and procedures as needed;
• Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individuals needs, choices and preferences;
• Cares for personal belongings;
• Reports changes in patients condition, patient/family concerns or complaints to charge nurse and or supervisor;
• Toileting and incontinence care for patient/client.

• Reliable transportation;
• TB shot;
• Active NH LNA license;
• Have reliable transportation and meet Agency requirements for vehicle insurance;
• Physical exam within the last year;
• Must be licensed or license eligible in VT and NH;