Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) – Otolaryngology

Dartmouth-Hitchcock; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth Health is seeking a Licensed Nursing Assistant for the Otolaryngology (ENT) Clinic in Lebanon, NH. This 40-hour-per-week, day-shift role provides direct patient care under RN supervision, including ADLs, vital signs collection, and documentation in the medical record.

The ideal candidate holds NH LNA licensure with BLS, a high school diploma, and good computer skills; hospital experience is preferred. Benefits are included.

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, obtaining clinical data, vital signs, and recording results.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment by keeping hallways clear and handling linens and supplies as needed.
• Assists visitors and answers telephones.
• Supports new co-workers in learning the department's workflows.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Keyboarding

Computer literacy

Hospital experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

Otolaryngology (ENT) 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: LNA/MA
• Pay Range: $19.68/Hr. – $30.51/Hr.
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 – 1.00 – 40 hrs/week
• Shift: Day
• Job ID: 41476

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 Affrightive 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.