Travel Registered Nurse - Long-Term Care in Peterborough, NH - Excellent Benefits 2024-07-04

TravelNurseSource is working with Lark Medical Staffing to find a qualified Long-Term Care RN in Peterborough, New Hampshire, 03458!

About The Position

Hourly Pay : Based on years

of experience : 0-2 years $19

0-2 years $19

2-4 years $21

5-9 years $23

10 years $25

Shift Differential $1.50

Agency Placement Flat Fee $3500

The Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) will provide personal care and assistance to residents according to the residents' individualized needs.

S / he will perform these services in a professional manner and with respect for specific preferences of each resident. S / he shall provide professional care of the highest quality and shall assure that all residents' dignity, health, comfort, and confidentiality are respected at all times.

All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with the Mission and Policies and Procedures of Summerhill Assisted Living.

Job Responsibilities : Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).

• Dressing and undressing (clothing should be neat, clean and appropriate for the season).
• Bathing - to include showers and whirlpools
• Personal hygiene (shaving, dental hygiene, nail care, hair care, foot care).
• Toileting and incontinence care
• Mobility devices (cane, walker, wheelchair, crutches, gait belts) and ambulating techniques to assure safe transfer.
• Assists residents in maintaining clean and neat apaiiments / suites. Empty Trash, change linens, make beds, laundry, labeling clothing
• Care of ADL devices such as dentures / bridges, eyeglasses, contact lenses, hearing devices and mobility devices (to include prosthetic devices).
• Reminders of, and escorts to, activities she / he might enjoy; outdoor walks; one on one personal attention; companionship;

encouragement and assistance with exercise.

• Light snacks throughout the day and / or with mid-afternoon and evening snack.
Benefits :
• Medical
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision

Health Maintenance and Monitoring Tasks :

• Observes and reports changes to residents' physical condition and cognitive / emotional status to the Health Services Director or immediate supervisor.
• Documents resident ADLs daily on designated forms and report if scheduled ADLs have not been done. Documents all information as requested.
• Conducts room checks and resident rounds several times during the shift

Dining Services :

• Assists in a variety of tasks related to dining services (i.e. sets up and cleans tables, serves meals, buses tables).
• Is aware of residents' dietary restrictions and allergies. Assures, by working with the kitchen staff that residents are eating in accordance with their diet orders.

Emergency Preparedness :

• Knows and is responsible for the con-ect implementation of the emergency procedures and environmental safety hazards for Summerhill.
• Responds to all unfamiliar noises and to all emergency call bells.
• Assesses, identifies, takes action and reports all emergencies. Reviews Disaster plan and MSDS sheets yearly

Other Duties :

• Attends and participates in training, as required for the position and for State licensing.
• Attends staff meetings and in-services regularly. Staff meeting attendance will be part of the review process.
• Assists with quality assurance programs as needed.
• Assists in the training of new LNAs and resident assistants.
• Is available to escort residents to doctors' appointments and to drive the van / vehicle if no one else is available.
• Is responsible for taking residents to doctors' appointments on time and to remain with them, unless specified otherwise.
• Completes all other duties as assigned.

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