Licensed Nursing Assiatnt

LNAs must be qualified to perform duties that include but are' not limited to :

Providing patients with basic information, assisting in interpersonal relationships, and facilitating the adjustment of patients to their living environment.

As directed by a nurse, assisting in planning and providing for daily needs of the patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) or minor treatment procedures.

Supervising patients in various groups for patient enjoyment and maintenance of ADL skills and current level of functioning.

Reporting related findings through verbal and written communication to their shift supervisor.

Provides for the needs of residents, such as cleanliness, nourishment, emotional comfort and activities such as sensory simulation as directed by a nurse.

Provides basic nursing care taking vital signs and collecting specific specimens for routine laboratory examinations.

Utilizes principles of infection control and universal precautions to foster resident treatment, recovery and / or prevention of infection.