Licensed Nursing Assistant-Per Diem

Licensed Nursing Assistant:

· Responsible for attending to the daily living and safety needs of an assigned group of patients.

· Assist registered nursing personnel in the care of patients by performing various patient care activities and related non-professional services.

· Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual’s needs, choices and preferences.

· Obtains and records vital signs, heights and weights per policy.

· Meets patient’s personal hygiene and basic needs in a timely manner.

· Ensures that the patient is comfortable, necessary supplies are available and in reach.

· Keeps patient environment safe and tidy.

· Provides patient specific care as appropriate to age of patient.

· Demonstrates effective communication skills with children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients to include use of appropriate therapies such as play, written, and picture board. 

· Reports changes in patient’s condition, out of normal values, patient/family concerns or complaints to nurse, charge nurse and/or supervisor.

· Applies AIDET as well as other evidence-based behaviors.

· Participates in developmental and organizational initiatives for process improvement and quality assurance as requested.

· Follows appropriate infection control procedures.

· Performs and accurately documents the following procedures as directed by the RN / LPN:

a. Blood glucose checks and documentation

b. Discontinuation of urinary catheters

c. Discontinuation of peripheral IVs

d. Performs skin care interventions and treatments, as permitted by state regulation.

· Maintains patient and staff confidentiality.

· Assists in the orientation of new staff as requested.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Unit Specific Responsibilities:

Med/Surg, Peds, PCU, ICU, Observation Unit. and ER:

· Maintains educational requirements and training requirements to fulfill the role and responsibilities of a Unit Coordinator as outlined in the Unit Coordinator job description.

· Regularly updates patient communication boards.

· Performs hourly rounds with patients.

· Performs bedside shift report.

· Assures patient belongings are accounted for on admission and transfers and returned at discharge.

· Performs designated admitting tasks.

· Records accurate intake and output for each patient.

· LNA may be required to provide backup support a Camera Tech in specific units:

a. Demonstrates competence with operating video monitor equipment by managing the video monitor (including audio component), display of rooms, adding and deleting beds monitored; is aware of actions for video monitor Downtime.

b. Receives report on video patient assignment from nurse. Stays at the monitor at all times, reports changes in patient’s behavior/status to nurse.

c. Documents and signs “Record and Video Monitoring form” (verbal reminders, staff interventions, # of fall alerts.

d. Identifies the behaviors that may precipitate a fall; is aware of the proper steps to take if patient is not seen on the video monitor.

Home Health and Hospice:

· All documentation is completed accurately and timely (no later than 8am the next day).

· Productivity to average no less than 5-6 patients per day.

Hospice House:

· Performs hourly rounds with patients.

· Performs bedside shift report.

· Assures patient belongings are accounted for on admission and transfers and returned at discharge.

· Performs designated admitting tasks.

· Records accurate intake and output for each patient.

· Performs designated admitting tasks.

· Must be 18 years of age or greater

Experience: Previous experience as a Nursing Assistant, OR successful completion of a Nursing Assistant certification program

Education: High School or equivalent

Licensure: Current valid Arizona LNA License

Certification: Current BLS through the American Heart Association BLS or American Red Cross

Unit Specific:

Pediatrics:

· Two-week pediatric orientation with annual competency in pediatrics

Home Health:

· Level one fingerprint clearance card, or application, required within 20 days of hire.

· Current and valid Arizona Driver’s License and clean driving record.

Hospice and Hospice House:

· Level one fingerprint clearance card, or application, required within 20 days of hire.

· Current and valid Arizona Driver’s License and clean driving record.

· Current and valid Arizona Food Handlers Card.

Exposure Categories: Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues

Unit Specific:

Home Health/Hospice:

Requires travel, in properly insured personal vehicle, throughout the service area.

· Able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously

· Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills

· Able to assist with the movement of an adult patient weighing up to 300 lbs.

· Able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach, while working with patients for the entire shift

· Able to care for patients with infectious diseases

· Ability to sit for 3-5 hours per day

· Able to stand for 3-5 hours per day

· Ability to walk for 3-5 hours day

· Able to care for patients in a variety of settings

· Proficiently utilize office equipment including phone, computer, fax printers, copier, scanner, etc.