Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) - Med Surg

Dartmouth Health; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth Health seeks a Licensed Nursing Assistant to support patient care under RN/LPN supervision in New Hampshire. Responsibilities include preparing equipment, assisting with examinations and treatments, and aiding with activities of daily living such as bathing and mobility.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma, EKG training, glucose meter experience, and at least two years in related skills. NH LNA license and BLS are required within 3 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• NH LNA license required.
• BLS certification required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN/LPN with examinations and treatments as requested.
• Prepare equipment for procedures as directed.
• Provide basic activities of daily living: bathing, mobility, elimination and nutrition.
• Support age-appropriate care across 16 years and adulthood.

Skills

Nursing assistant skills

Patient care tasks

Team support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

LNA license (NH)

BLS certification

Tools

12-lead EKG training

Glucose meter use

Job description

The Licensed Nursing Assistant assists in various aspects of patient care that are within the prescribed skills and required qualifications of this 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: 17332

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