Licensed Nursing Assistant -Iii​/Lmna

Licensed Nursing Assistant I-III / LMNA

The New Hampshire Veterans Home has a full-time, 1st shift vacancy for a Licensed Nursing Assistant I-III / LMNA. Proposed schedule includes: 6:45am - 3:15pm shifts, rotating weekends (additional $2.00/hour). Make a difference in a Veteran's life! Build a career and a life in the beautiful Lakes Region. Be part of a team committed to providing the best quality of life for NH Veterans with dignity, honor, and respect.

LNA I

Under the direct supervision of licensed nursing staff, provides essential support and direct care to residents by assisting with daily living activities, monitoring health conditions, and ensuring a safe, clean, comfortable, and enriching environment. Mentors new nursing assistants.

LNA II

With direction and oversight by licensed nursing staff, independently provides essential support and direct care to residents by assisting with daily living activities, monitoring health conditions, and ensuring a safe, clean, comfortable, and enriching environment. Mentors new nursing assistants.

LNA III

With general oversight by licensed nursing staff, independently provides essential support and direct care to residents by assisting with daily living activities, monitoring health conditions, and ensuring a safe, clean, comfortable, and enriching environment. Mentors/instructs new nursing assistants and makes suggestions for care, treatment, and practice/procedural improvements.

Your experience counts:
Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

Other information:

LNA I

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/

Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent credential

License/Certification:

• NH Nursing Assistant license
• Driver's license

Other Requirements:

• May be required to work non-traditional work hours to meet the needs of the facility
• Must possess physical stamina for prolonged standing and to perform tasks such as lifting, transferring, and transporting residents and materials

Trainee Option:
Candidates without a high school diploma or equivalent credential, or without a NH Nursing Assistant license, may be considered and hired in 'trainee status' for this position. Individuals hired in 'trainee status' will have their responsibilities adjusted as necessary for compliance with facility credentialling.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in long-term or geriatric care setting or other role involved in the provision of medical care. Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. CPR and First Aid certification.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:
If hired in trainee status, must obtain a NH Nursing Assistant license within 6 months of hire. Candidates may be able to obtain their license through participation in onsite training program.

Career Advancement Opportunities:

In-Band Advancement Available:
Yes

Broad Group Level Advancement Available:
Yes

Criteria: BGA
01 (Level 1 to Level
2)

For promotion from the 31-1130 Nursing Assistants, Orderlies, and Psychiatric Aides-1 job title to the 31-1130 Nursing Assistants, Orderlies, and Psychiatric Aides-2 job title as a Residential LNA, the eligibility requirements in Personnel Rule 303.08 Broad Group Level Advancement must be satisfied, as well as the following criteria:

• Has one year of experience functioning as a Licensed Nursing Assistant or other practicing medical professional
• Demonstrates sufficient competency in performance of required tasks to serve as mentor for new nursing assistants
• Receives a satisfactory performance evaluation within the past 12 months
• Is up-to-date on all mandatory in-house training
• Is recommended for promotion by supervisor(s) and approved by the director of nursing

LNA II

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/

Experience:

Equivalent combination of 1 year education and experience after completion of high school

License/Certification:

• NH Nursing Assistant license
• Driver's license

Other Requirements:

• May be required to work non-traditional work hours to meet the needs of the facility
• Must possess physical stamina for prolonged standing and to perform tasks such as lifting, transferring, and transporting residents and materials

Trainee Option:
Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong preference for candidates with at least one year of experience as a practicing Licensed Nursing Assistant or other practicing medical professional. Experience in a long-term or…