Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)/Health Unit Coordinator

Dartmouth Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth Health is seeking a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)/Health Unit Coordinator to support patient and unit flow within their Lebanon, NH facility. This full-time role involves coordinating patient care and documentation while ensuring a welcoming environment for patients. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, LNA license, and strong organizational and customer service skills, with preference for those with experience in acute care settings.

Qualifications

• One year of previous experience working in a medical setting preferred.
• One year as an LNA in an acute care setting preferred.
• BCLS preferred on hire; required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with other HUCs for general secretarial duties.
• Greet entries and manage department phone calls for clear communication.
• Provides general support to the charge nurse and clinical staff.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong organizational skills

Strong computer skills

Strong customer service skills

Microsoft Office skills

Education

High school diploma

New Hampshire LNA license

Medical terminology

Job description

Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)/Health Unit Coordinator

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POSITION STANDARDS

High school diploma required.

New Hampshire LNA license required.

Medical terminology required.

One year of previous experience working in a medical setting, or the equivalent preferred.

One year of previous experience as an LNA in an acute care setting preferred.

Detail oriented with the ability to multitask.

Must be able to work independently as well as in a team setting.

Strong organizational skills.

Strong computer skills.

Strong customer service skills.

Strong Microsoft Office skills.

BCLS preferred on hire; required within 30 days of hire.

Position Physical Requirements

Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.

Physical Activity

Sitting - 1% to 33%

Standing - 67% to 100%

Walking - 67% to 100%

Bending - 67% to 100%

Squatting - 67% to 100%

Crouching - 67% to 100%

Kneeling - 34% to 66%

Reaching - 67% to 100%

Upper Extremity

Use of Upper Extremity - 67% to 100%

Push/Pull/Lift/Carry

Initial push up to a maximum of 37 lbs - 1% to 33%

Initial pull up to a maximum of 37 lbs - 1% to 33%

Sustained push up to a maximum of 18 lbs - 1% to 33%

Sustained pull up to a maximum of 18 lbs - 1% to 33%

Lift up to a maximum of 35 lbs - 67% to 100%

Carry up to a maximum of 35 lbs - 67% to 100%

PART TWO:FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

Position Objective

As part of the Nursing team, and at the direction of the Nurse Manager, is integral in supporting patient and unit flow.

Performance Expectation

Health Unit Coordinator Performance Expectations

Communicates with other HUCs to complete general secretarial duties to facilitate a well-run and organized department

Manages department phone calls and messages to support clear and accurate multidirectional communication

Greets anyone entering the department to support a welcoming environment and to provide direction, answer questions or re-direct as appropriate

Manages appropriate levels of office supplies in a fiscally conscientious manner to support the staff directly caring for the patients

Supports timely, accurate, and confidential flow of patient documentation through chart preparation, faxing, filing, copying and verification of completeness

Supports timely and accurate management of providers' orders by communicating in the electronic medical record and all other supporting documentation (e.g. signing off with date & time, updating in e-DH etc.)

Enters department work orders to the appropriate departments in a timely manner and follows up as necessary for completionDoes charge entry timely and accurately to sustain profitability within the department

Maintain equipment manuals and product pamphlets to ensure information is easily obtained and useable by the clinical staff (including equipment weight limits)

Provides general support to providers for the unit's patient care needs (e.g. scheduling patient follow up appointments, arranging transportation to approved clinical department appointments, notifying providers of consult requests, finding additional patient information as requested by provider etc.)

Provides general support to the charge nurse to maintain clear multidirectional communication amongst staff members in a timely manner

Assists clinical staff on the unit to best meet patient needs (e.g. answer call bell lights, assist with stretchers, obtain equipment like wheelchairs, coordinate and assist with transportation to another department within the hospital, etc.)

Assists Nurse Manager with general unit projects as directed

LNA Performance Expectations

Sets up rooms for new admission and post-op patients

Performs Accu-check controls when indicated

Makes beds and distributes meal trays and maintains clean environment in patient rooms

Performs vital signs as scheduled on patient, charts on flow sheets within e-DH and reports any changes to the Nursing staff

Provides clean linen and fresh water to patient twice a day, or more often if needed

Provides AM/PM care/bathing as instructed by nursing staff and documents task within electronic medical record

Record accurate I + O's on patients flow sheets within electronic medical record on all shifts, empties Foley catheters at end of shift and reports any changes to Nursing staff

Assists nursing with wound care as directed

Assist PT/OT with patient transfers and ambulating

Answer patient call lights in a timely way, alerting Nursing Staff of patient needs

Perform Accu-checks on patients as ordered, notifying Nursing of results and charting

Performs other related duties as directed by the Nurse Manager of Medical Surgical Services

Demonstrates unit specific competencies regarding

• Area of Interest:Nursing Services;
• Work Status:Mon-Fri, Every other WE;
• Employment Type:Full Time;
• Job ID:5374
  
  

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

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