LNA Apprentice (Full Time)

About North Country Healthcare (NCH):

North Country Healthcare is a non-profit affiliation of four medical facilities Androscoggin Valley Hospital North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital and Weeks Medical Centerlocatedin the White Mountains Region of New Hampshire. NCH includesnumerousphysicians and medical providers at multiple locations. This leading comprehensive healthcarenetworkwhich employs hundreds of highly trainedindividualsdelivers integrated patient care through three community hospitals specialty clinics and home health and hospice services. NCHremainscommitted to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. As a valued teammemberthis role emphasizes advancing High-Reliability Organization (HRO) principles embedding a culture of safety accountability and consistent high performance.

Position Summary:

Adhering to System Values Service Excellence and Standards of Behavior the Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) Apprentice is an employee actively enrolled in an approved nursing assistant training program and participates in classroom instruction laboratory training and supervised clinical experiences while working toward New Hampshire LNA certification. Under the direct supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) clinical instructor or other designated licensed healthcare professional the LNA Apprentice assists with basic patient care activities appropriate to their level of educationtraining demonstrated competency and program requirements. The LNA Apprentice promotes patient dignity privacy safety and comfort while developing the knowledge skills and behaviors necessary to transition into the Licensed Nursing Assistant role upon successful completion of the training program and attainment of required certification.

Essential Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED is Required

• Enrollment in and active participation in an approved Nursing Assistant Training Program.

• Must meet all eligibility requirementsestablishedby the approved training program.

Certification or Licensure:

• Additionalhealthcare-related training certificationsappropriate tostudent status.

• All employees and contracted staff will have either successful completion of an American Heart Association* accredited course in Basic Life Support (BLS) or ACLS and PALS combined. (for clinical staff)HeartsaverCPR AED (for nonclinical staff) and renewal on a regular basis.*Refer to the NCH Life Support Certification Policy for position specific requirements.

Skills:

• Active Listening

• Attention to Detail

• Basic Patient Care

• Communication Skills

• Compassionate Care

• Customer Service

• Dependability

• Infection Prevention Awareness

• Interpersonal Communication

• Observation and Reporting

• Organization

• Professionalism

• Respect for Privacy and Confidentiality

• Teamwork and Collaboration

• Time Management

Work Experience:

• No prior healthcare experience.

• Ability toparticipatesuccessfully in patient care activities as part of an approved nursing assistant training program.

Essential Functions:

• Participates in required classroom instruction laboratory experiences clinical training activities orientation programs and competency validation associated with the approved Nursing Assistant Training Program.

• Performs only those patient care activities that have been taughtvalidated authorized by the training program and assigned underappropriate supervision.

• Assistspatients with personal hygiene grooming bathing dressing oral care and other activities of daily living consistent with approved training anddemonstratedcompetency.

• Supports patient nutrition and hydration needs including mealassistance feeding support and monitoring intake as directed by licensed staff.

• Assistswith elimination needs toiletingcontinencecare and related patient support activities underappropriate supervision.

• Obtains and reports vital signs weights intake and output and other patient observations that are within the apprentices approved level of training and competency.

• Assistswith ambulation repositioning transfers range-of-motion activities and mobility support according to established safety practices and training requirements.

• Observes patient conditions during assigned care activities and promptly reports on changes concerns abnormal findings or potential safety risks to the supervising RN LPN or clinical instructor.

• Maintains patient dignity confidentiality privacy and respect while delivering care and interacting with patients families visitors and coworkers.

• Assistsinmaintaininga safe clean organized and comfortable patient environment including room organization supply replenishment and equipment readiness.

• Communicates assigned-care activities observations completion of tasks and patient concerns tosupervisinglicensed staff ina timelyand professional manner.

• Documentspatient care activities and observations only aspermittedby organizational policy training program requirements and under required supervision or review.

• Responds appropriately during emergency situations by following the direction of licensed staff and performing only those tasksappropriate forthe apprentice role and current training level.

• Maintains positive working relationships with patients families clinical instructors licensed staff medical staff support personnel and other members of the healthcare team.

• Demonstrates accountability professionalismappropriate appearance effective time management compliance with organizational policies and commitment to ongoing learning while preparing to transition into the Licensed Nursing Assistant role.

• Performsadditionalduties as assigned.

Mental Requirements:

• Ability tomaintainsustained concentration and attention to detail for extended periods while performing hands-on patient care and operational tasks.

• Ability to assess interpret and respond appropriately to changing patient conditions environmental factors and safety concerns in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment critical thinking and problem-solving skills during routine and emergency situations.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting productivity quality and patient care expectations.

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with patients families physicians and interdisciplinary team members through verbal written and auditory methods.

• Ability tocomprehend retain and apply complex instructions policies procedures and technical information.

• Ability to perform workrequiresfrequent mental alertness situational awareness and coordination while standing walking lifting and using fine motor skills for prolonged periods.

• Ability to adapt to interruptions changing workflows varying patient volumes and evolving clinical priorities with professionalism and composure.

• Ability to work safely and effectively in environments involving exposure to body fluids chemicals medical equipment and other healthcare-related hazards while adhering to infection prevention and safety protocols.

• Ability to accurately distinguish colors sounds visual cues and monitor readings necessary for safe patient care and equipment operation.

• Ability tomaintainemotional stability professionalism and effective interpersonal interactions during stressful sensitive or physically demanding situations.

• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team whilemaintainingconfidentiality and compliance with organizationalstandard.

WorkEnvironmentConsiderations:Officesetting clinical environment remote work expectations travelrequirementson-call requirements exposurerisks).

North Country Healthcare is committed toprovidingequal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. North Country Healthcare and its affiliates do not exclude people or treat them differently because of race color national origin agedisabilityor any other protected class. Employment decisions are made based on job related qualifications skills and business needs and without unlawful discriminationin accordance withapplicable federal state and local laws.

North Country Healthcare provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and to individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs as required by law. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to complete the application processparticipatein interviews or undergo pre-employment testing should contact