LNA Apprentice

Licensed Nursing Assistant Apprentice

General Summary:

The Licensed Nursing Assistant Apprentice provides direct and indirect patient care with another Licensed Nursing Assistant under the immediate direction of the Registered Nurse.

Essential Job Functions*:

• Gives and assists with the physical care of the patient.

• Reports any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidents.

• Completes required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

• Contributes to and participates in the delivery of the Nursing Plan of Care.

• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, assumes responsibility for their role in emergency situations such as disasters and codes.

• Accepts and completes assignments as directed by the Registered Nurse.

• Ability to respond to changing patient conditions appropriately with alertness and adaptability.

• Attends and participates in department/hospital meetings as required.

• Complies with hospital and departmental policies, procedures, regulations and standards as related to job.

• Demonstrates hospital's stated mission and values of teamwork, respect and communication with co-workers, patients, families and visitors.

• Actively and appropriately participates in problem-solving identification and resolution, both intra- and inter-departmentally.

• Meets department customer service standards and strives to enhance the level of customer service provided.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Work Experience

• Previous experience in a hospital setting.

• Current Employee of Speare Memorial Hospital.

• Other Skills/Knowledge

• Motivated and able to work independently.

• Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

• Solid work/school history with professional recommendations.

• Computer literacy with the ability to write clearly and concisely. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Internal candidates must be in good standing, with no history of disciplinary action

• Required Coursework

• The Licensed Nursing Assistant Apprentice must enroll in a Licensed Nursing Assistant program with LNA Health Careers.

• Upon successful completion of the Licensed Nursing Assistant program, the Licensed Nursing Assistant Apprentice must successfully obtain their State of New Hampshire Licensed Nursing Assistant license.

• Completion of the Licensed Nursing Assistant orientation program and clinical skills checklist.

• Obtain Basic Life Support certification.

• Commitment

• The Licensed Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship program represents a significant financial commitment on the part of Speare Memorial Hospital.

• Employees who are selected will enroll in the next available course with successful completion expected within six months. Employees will be asked to sign a commitment to stay with the organization for two full years at 36 hours per week in any available Licensed Nursing Assistant position following the completion of the program.

• Employees will reimburse Speare Memorial Hospital a pro-rated amount of the cost of the LNA Health Careers Licensed Nursing Assistant program if:

• They are unable to successfully complete the LNA Health Careers Licensed Nursing Assistant course, or if

• They are unable to successfully obtain their State of New Hampshire Licensed Nursing Assistant license, or if

• They terminate their employment or decrease their hours before they complete their two full year commitment, or if

• They are terminated as a result of performance concerns.

Position Title: Licensed Nursing Assistant Apprentice

Reports to: Director - Inpatient Nursing Services

General Summary:

The Licensed Nursing Assistant Apprentice provides direct and indirect patient care with another Licensed Nursing Assistant under the immediate direction of the Registered Nurse.

Essential Job Functions*:

• Gives and assists with the physical care of the patient.

• Reports any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidents.

• Completes required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

• Contributes to and participates in the delivery of the Nursing Plan of Care.

• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, assumes responsibility for their role in emergency situations such as disasters and codes.

• Accepts and completes assignments as directed by the Registered Nurse.

• Ability to respond to changing patient conditions appropriately with alertness and adaptability.

• Attends and participates in department/hospital meetings as required.

• Complies with hospital and departmental policies, procedures, regulations and standards as related to job.

• Demonstrates hospital's stated mission and values of teamwork, respect and communication with co-workers, patients, families and visitors.

• Actively and appropriately participates in problem-solving identification and resolution, both intra- and inter-departmentally.

• Meets department customer service standards and strives to enhance the level of customer service provided.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Work Experience

• Previous experience in a hospital setting.

• Current Employee of Speare Memorial Hospital.

• Other Skills/Knowledge

• Motivated and able to work independently.

• Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

• Solid work/school history with professional recommendations.

• Computer literacy with the ability to write clearly and concisely. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Internal candidates must be in good standing, with no history of disciplinary action

• Required Coursework

• The Licensed Nursing Assistant Apprentice must enroll in a Licensed Nursing Assistant program with LNA Health Careers.

• Upon successful completion of the Licensed Nursing Assistant program, the Licensed Nursing Assistant Apprentice must successfully obtain their State of New Hampshire Licensed Nursing Assistant license.

• Completion of the Licensed Nursing Assistant orientation program and clinical skills checklist.

• Obtain Basic Life Support certification.

• Commitment

• The Licensed Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship program represents a significant financial commitment on the part of Speare Memorial Hospital.

• Employees who are selected will enroll in the next available course with successful completion expected within six months. Employees will be asked to sign a commitment to stay with the organization for two full years at 36 hours per week in any available Licensed Nursing Assistant position following the completion of the program.

• Employees will reimburse Speare Memorial Hospital a pro-rated amount of the cost of the LNA Health Careers Licensed Nursing Assistant program if:

• They are unable to successfully complete the LNA Health Careers Licensed Nursing Assistant course, or if

• They are unable to successfully obtain their State of New Hampshire Licensed Nursing Assistant license, or if

• They terminate their employment or decrease their hours before they complete their two full year commitment, or if

• They are terminated as a result of performance concerns.