LNA II

Position Summary To assist in implementing a medically-directed plan of care for patients in their homes; to assist patients and their families with a variety of home management tasks and personal care activitiesMINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS: I. Education:

• Basic education (high school)
• Graduation from a State approved LNA course instructionII. Experience: Previous experience in nursing home or similar facility desired, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired III. License Requirements: Vermont State Board of Nursing Licensed Nursing AssistantIV. General:
• Must demonstrate and maintain any required competency
• Able to speak, read and write in English
• Be honest, self-directed, possess initiative, display good judgment and a positive attitude toward daily activities
• Have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written work
• Be able to work cooperatively and in a productive manner with organization’s employees, clients, customers and the general public
• Maintain satisfactory standing with the Adult Abuse Registry, Child Abuse & Neglect Registry, Vermont Criminal Information Center and OIG
• Be free from the illegal use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace
• Be able to carry out the functions of this job without risk of harm to the health and safety of self and others
• Hold a valid driver’s license and have a reliable, registered vehicle with insurance as required by the organization, and appropriate to position
• Knowledge of physical, emotional, developmental needs of and ways to work with population served by home health organization
• Ability to work independently in private homes under the supervision of a licensed RN, PT
• Ability to complete additional training appropriate to the job prior to assignmentWORKING CONDITIONS:
• Traveling may be required
• May work in community based settings, and clients’ homes and outdoors
• May work during non-business hours
• May experience:
• Hostile and emotionally upset clients, family members, visitors and staff
• Stress due to a demanding profession
• An exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• A variety of environmental exposures such as inclement weather, animals, firearms, tobacco use, dust, and other client based activities and preferencesESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must walk, sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours
• Must have the ability to push, pull and lift from the floor, up to a total of 50 pounds and be able to move with the weight, as to organization’s standards
• Climbing-be able to navigate stairs of varying heights and degrees
• Balancing-be able to maintain balance
• Kneeling, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching below waist level, reaching overhead and reaching torso level
• Manual finger dexterity-will need dexterity to perform duties and use equipment
• Visual acuity-will need sufficient eyesight to drive a car, use office equipment and perform duties
• Auditory acuity- will need to assist individuals in person and by telephone PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: I. Performance Standards:
• Includes basic nursing assistant and restorative duties for which the nursing assistant is prepared by education and supervised practice such as wound care, assistance with self-administered medications, assistance with therapeutic experiences, help with assistive devices, simple technical procedures
• Assist in personal care of patients including ambulation, use of wheelchair/walker/cane and other adaptive equipment, transfer activities, range of motion, bathing, shampooing, hair care, oral hygiene, nail care, shaving, skin care, dressing, toileting/bowel programs/ostomy and catheter care, meal preparation, special diets, and other activities of daily living
• On a limited basis, perform general housekeeping tasks such as:a) laundry: wash, dry, fold, iron, put away clothing, bed and table linens; as it pertains to the plan of careb) Assist in maintaining home environment, identify hazards and concerns
• Observe and report changes in patient’s condition identified during home visit to Primary Nurse and/or PT as appropriate
• Confer regularly with primary Nurse and/or PT regarding patients' status and treatment plan
• Document patient condition, service provided according to organization’s standards
• Travel to and from patient’s home and the University of Vermont Health Network Home Health & Hospice office
• Other duties as requested by supervisorII. Professional Accountability:
• Demonstrates a commitment to the mission and values of the organization
• Complies with all organization policies and procedures
• Demonstrates respectful and effective communication in all interactions
• Protects the privacy and confidentiality of clients, co-workers and organization’s operations
• Complies with organization’s policies to protect confidentiality, integrity, availability and security of all protected health information
• Organization’s security official
• Conducts him/herself in a safe manner by adhering to all safety practices, rules and standards
• Demonstrates a commitment to quality and proactively seeks to make improvements to systems and processes
• Reports to work on time, provides advance notice for time off, accurately reports time and attendance and appropriately manages paid time off (if applicable) in accordance with organization’s policy
• Demonstrates a commitment to integrity in work habits and use of organization’s resources
• Performs duties as assigned that may be outside his/her principle responsibilities
• Meets own learning needs. Participates in educational programs of the organization, including completion of all mandatory competencies, education or training
• Effectively communicates to transfer information, provide guidance and resolve conflicts
• Reports concerns and complaints regarding abuse, neglect and exploitation in accordance with Vermont State Law and the organization
• Enhance or improve organization’s services by participating in team meetings, projects and committees
• Contributes to a positive work environment and responds in a constructive manner to change
• Documents the provision care and services in accordance to organization’s policy