Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) – Med Surg

Dartmouth-Hitchcock; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 28,488 - 44,152; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dartmouth Health is seeking a Licensed Nursing Assistant to assist in patient care under supervision. You will support examinations, prepare equipment, and provide basic daily living activities for patients aged 16 through adult life span, under RN/LPN guidance.

Preferred candidates hold a high school diploma, NH LNA license, BLS, and relevant hands-on experience; 12-lead EKG and glucose meter training is a plus. Full-time, 36 hours/week, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Training in 12-lead EKG and use of glucose meters preferred.
• Minimum of two years experience in one of the job skills incorporated in this position is preferred.
• New Hampshire LNA license and BLS (within 3 months of hire and maintained on a biannual basis) required.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN/LPN/other healthcare providers with examinations and treatments as requested.
• Prepare equipment for procedures as directed.
• Provide basic care related to activities of daily living (bathing, skin care, movement, nutrition).

Skills

Patient care

Assisting healthcare providers

Age-appropriate care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

New Hampshire LNA license

Tools

Glucose meters

12-lead EKG

Job description

The Licensed Nursing Assistant assists in various aspects of patient care that are within the prescribed skills and required qualifications ofthis position and demonstrates knowledge and application of age-specific behavior and human growth and development from age 16 through the adult life span. Responsibilities include assisting RN/LPN/other healthcare providers with examinations and treatments as requested, preparing equipment for procedures as directed, and providing basic care related to activities of daily living for patients as directed by the RN/LPN, including bathing, skin care, movement and exercise/assistive care and devices, elimination, bowel/bladder training and nutrition.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Training in 12 -lead EKG and use of glucose meters preferred. Minimum of two years experience in one of the job skills incorporated in this position is preferred. Computer experience preferred. New Hampshire LNA license and BLS (within 3 months of hire and maintained on a biannual basis) required.

• Area of Interest: Nursing;
• Pay Range: $20.68 – $32.05;
• Work Status: 7am-7:30pm;
• Employment Type: Full-time 36 hours/week;
• Job ID: 17121

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans.

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