LICENSED NURSING ASSISTANTS I-III / LMNAS (JOB ID: 40347)

• Meet the minimum qualification requirements of the Licensed Nursing Assistant II;
• Receive satisfactory annual performance evaluations; and
• Be recommended for promotion by supervisor(s).
• May be required to work non-traditional work hours to meet the needs of the long-term care facility.

• Satisfactory completion of in-service hours, within the specified time-frame, as required by Nursing Staff Development.
• Meet the minimum qualification requirements of the Licensed Nursing Assistant III;
• Receive satisfactory annual performance evaluations; and
• Be recommended for promotion by supervisor(s).
• May be required to work non-traditional work hours to meet the needs of the long-term care facility.

• 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.
• Completes daily assigned tasks such as clothing distribution, replenishing charts, emptying laundry hampers, and cleaning furniture.
• Observes and interacts with residents, reports observations to a Licensed Nursing Assistant II or nurse to assist in care planning.
• Documents in records all care rendered and describe behaviors and reactions of residents.
• Promotes resident independence in meeting individual needs.
• May act as preceptor for orientation of new staff as assigned by supervisor.
• Utilizes principles of infection control and universal precautions to foster resident treatment, recovery and/or prevention of infection.
• Prepares and assists with transferring residents to special functions, trips, consults, religious activities, and other places within and outside the facility.
• Encourages and maintains an open communication system and positive interactions with residents, families, and guardians.
• Attends and participates in in-service educational programs to broaden knowledge related to the position.
• Participates in organizational meetings and committees.
• May be required to drive residents to medical appointments.

• Exercises some independent judgment and resourcefulness in providing for the daily care of residents, resolving minor physical and emotional needs. Ensures that appropriate needs are known when area is outside of scope.
• Ensures that treatment plans are followed, including vital signs, performing bedside care, and collecting specific samples for routine laboratory examinations as directed by a nurse.
• Maintains basic records for treatment and unit management purposes including notes regarding resident activity and behavior, evaluation of specific activity results, and ordering non-medical supplies for unit operations.
• Provides residents with basic information, assists in interpersonal relationships and facilitates the adjustment of residents to their living environment.
• As directed by a nurse, assists in planning and providing for the daily needs of residents with ADL and minor treatment procedures.
• Supervises residents in various groups for resident enjoyment and maintenance of ADL skills and current levels of functioning.
• Attends in-service programs and team meetings to broaden knowledge and enhance growth of work development.
• Participates in organizational meetings and committees; presents documentation pertaining to resident's level of participation and response when applicable.
• May administer medications, if in possession of a Medication Nursing Assistant Certification, within the parameters set by New Hampshire Board of Nursing and New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure & Certification.

• Accountable for providing direct care to residents and delegating documented therapies and treatments as assigned.
• Performs specialized tasks as demonstrated by satisfactory competency testing and/or certification.
• Contributes information regarding residents needs and participates in setting goals/objectives in order to provide the most beneficial programming tailored to meet resident needs.
• Plans, coordinates and implements groups and activities that correspond to the individual goals and objectives of the residents.
• Documents resident response and recommendations for treatment.
• Participates in organizational meetings and committees; presents documentation pertaining to resident's level of participation and response when applicable.
• Leads and organizes activities relating to the maintenance of resident living areas and other primary resident care needs.
• Assists treatment teams, with supplemental training received from discipline advisors, in achieving treatment objectives at the unit level.
• Supervises, provides training and monitors activities of Nursing Assistants during shifts and as assigned.
• Participates in and supervises specialized treatment activities including but not limited to recreation therapy, activity therapy and remotivation programs.
• Attends in-service programs and team meetings to broaden knowledge and enhance growth of work development.
• May administer medications, if in possession of a Medication Nursing Assistant Certification, within the parameters set by New Hampshire Board of Nursing and New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure & Certification.
• Perform all characteristic duties and responsibilities outlined by the class of Licensed Nursing Assistant II as assigned.