LNA | Med/Surg | Full Time | Rotating Shift

Concord Hospital Health System; Laconia (NH); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Laconia seeks a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) to provide direct and indirect patient care. Candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED, possess an LNA certificate, and have current New Hampshire licensure. This full-time role includes responsibilities such as supporting daily activities, maintaining patient safety, and documentation of care provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Required LNA Education Certificate.
• Current Basic Life Support certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily living activities for patients.
• Document patient care and report to RN.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in patient care areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Documentation

Time management

Education

High school or equivalent (GED)

LNA Education Certificate

Basic Life Support certification

Current New Hampshire State LNA license

Job description

Overview

Under the direction of the Director and/or Nurse Manager, the Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) is responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care duties for a group of patients, from simple to complex, for the specialty population on the unit or department, under the guidance and supervision of the registered nurse.

Education, Certification & Licensure

• High school or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Required: Proof of LNA Education Certificate and Final Report of Written and Clinical Competency Testing Results (as required by the NH Board of Nursing).
• Certification: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or equivalent course credentialed by American Heart Association.
• Licensure: Current New Hampshire State LNA license

Experience

Evidence of the ability to perform as a member of a team.

Responsibilities

• Performs activities of daily living and personal care needs under the guidance and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Performs technical skills/procedures relating to physical, mental health and social needs of patients under the guidance and supervision of the RN.
• Documents care provided and reports to the RN observations of patient’s physical, social and mental status and basic patient data collected.
• Demonstrates adherence to safe patient handling policy.
• Demonstrates time management skills.
• Maintains the patient care areas to ensure cleanliness, safety and supplies of material and equipment.
• Receives delegated work adhering to the five rights of delegation.
• Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned.
• Serves as a preceptor for new employees.

Physical and Work Requirements

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is MEDIUM. The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to do fine motor tasks, hear, speak, walk, and frequently required to bend, reach, sit, squat, and stand. The employee is occasionally required to climb, perform repetitive motion, kneel, and smell. Specific vision abilities include color, depth, far, near, and peripheral vision. The employee is frequently exposed to airborne pathogens, bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids and occasionally exposed to airborne contaminants, chemotherapeutic agents, electrical hazards, moving mechanical parts, non-weather related heat or cold, slippery surfaces, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level is usually moderate.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Concord Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, you may contact Human Resources at 603-230-7269.