Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) - Orthopedics, Per Diem

Dartmouth Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth Health is seeking a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) to join its Orthopedics Clinic on a per diem basis. In this role, you'll assist with patient care, vital sign monitoring, and maintaining clinic operations in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be high school graduates with a NH nursing license and a BLS certificate. Join a supportive team dedicated to Muscular & Skeletal health and enjoy opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive selection of benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine patient care activities under the supervision of nurses.
• Take vital signs and review patient history.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Keyboarding skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

High school graduate

Job description

Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) - Orthopedics, Per Diem

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Overview

Orthopedics Clinic - Per Diem

As an Ortho LNA, you will enjoy variety in your work while supporting the clinic flow. You will assist with patient movement, gathering vitals, weight, height, documentation, and ensuring x-rays and orders are in place.

The Ortho Clinic is a fast pace, multi hall clinic seeing 200-250 patients per day! If you are interested in Muscular & Skeletal health, this is the place for you. In addition to LNAS, our care team is made up of a stellar Provider team, passionate RN's, LPNs, and MA's working alongside Orthopedic Technicians and Athletic Trainers. This passionate team offers an environment where growth opportunities and additional training are supported.

Job duties of this role include but are not limited to

• Taking vital signs, medication/allergy and medical history review
• Assisting providers with specimen collection
• Rooming patients
• Cleaning and stocking exam rooms
• Assisting with daily clinic safety activities
  
  

If you are looking to expand your LNA skill set, support building a strong team and develop through additional training and growth opportunities, then the Ortho clinic might be the right fit for you! The clinic is open 8am-5pm Monday through Friday, allowing for consistency in your schedule and maximize your time outside of work too!

Responsibilities

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.

• 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.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment by keeping the hallways clear of excess equipment, emptying linen bags when full, etc.
• Assists visitors and answer telephones.
• Assists new co-workers in learning the work of the department.
• 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:LNA/MA
• FTE/Hours per pay period:.01 hrs/per week (per diem/temp)
• Shift:Day
• Job ID:31005
  
  

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. Click here for information on these benefits and more:Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

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.

Seniority level

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Job function

• Job function

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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