Licensed Nurse Assistant/Mental Health Technician - Resource Pool

Building Name: CVMC - Central Vermont Medical Center

Location Address: 130 Fisher Road, Berlin Vermont

Regular

Department: CVMC - Nurse Resources

Full Time

Standard Hours: 36

Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 72

Shift: Eve/Night-12Hr

Primary Shift: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM

Weekend Needs: Every Other

Salary Range: Min $23.18 Mid $28.48 Max $33.78

Recruiter: Priscilla Parent

POSITION SUMMARY

Our Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) / Mental Health Technicians in the Nurse Resources Team act as floating team members - going to the various departments at the hospital as needed.

• Under the supervision of the Licensed Nurse performs direct and indirect nursing care for patients.

• Is responsible for the care provided to assigned patients and accountable to the unit manager/charge nurse for such care.

• Provides care to assigned patients in conformance with Nursing Department Policies, Standards of Practice, physician orders and an approved plan of care.

• Promotes communication of patients' status, change in condition and patients' need with the licensed nurse.

• Functions within Nursing Department and CVMC/WDR policies and procedures. Supports the philosophy, objectives and goals of the nursing department and CVMC/Woodridge.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE

• High School graduate or equivalent.

• Successful completion of 75 hour Nursing Assistant Training and Competency Evaluation program.

• Registered in the State of Vermont as a Licensed Nursing Assistant.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum one year of Licensed Nursing Assistant experience, required for the Resource Pool.

• Minimum of one year experience in acute care facility preferred.

• Must demonstrate ability to perform basic nursing care skills.

• Management of Aggressive Behaviors (MOAB) and Pro-Act certifications are required within 6 months of hire. Basic Life Safety (BLS) is required.