Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) - Neurology

Dartmouth Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth Health is seeking a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) for the Neurology Clinic in New Hampshire. The role requires graduation from high school, NH LNA licensure, and BLS certification; prior hospital experience is preferred.

The position offers 40 hours per week with a daytime shift and comprehensive benefits. Responsibilities include assisting RNs with patient care, monitoring vital signs, performing selected tasks, and ensuring a safe, clean environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• Must demonstrate keyboarding skills and be familiar with computer use.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with routine patient care activities under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, including ADLs, vital signs, and data collection.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment and handles supplies as needed.
• Assists visitors and answers telephones.
• Helps new co-workers learn the department's processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Keyboarding

Computer use

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

Neurology Clinic

40 hours per week

Performs various patient care activities and related nonprofessional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. Assists nursing service personnel with a variety of patient care duties. Possesses direct access to drug products and secure medication locations in order to manage the storage, handling and disposal of medications consistent with the Medication Storage and Handling Policy.

Responsibilities

1. Assists with routine patient care activities under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, including, but not be limited to, performing ADL’s, obtaining clinical data, including vital signs, heights and weights, utilizing universal precautions, collecting specimens or performing point of care testing and recording results in medical record, etc.
2. Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment by keeping the hallways clear of excess equipment, emptying linen bags when full, etc.
3. Assists visitors and answer telephones.
4. Assists new co-workers in learning the work of the department.
5. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• Must demonstrate keyboarding skills and be familiar with computer use.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Licensed Nursing Assistant in the State of NH required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required.

Area of Interest

• Area of Interest: LNA/MA

Pay Range

• Pay Range: $19.68/Hr. - $30.51/Hr.

FTE/Hours per pay period

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week

Shift

• Shift: Day

Job ID

• Job ID: 41415

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.

Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affiliation employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.