Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) - Outpatient Surgery Center, Prep & Recovery

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their Outpatient Surgery Center team. This role involves preparing operating rooms, assisting with patient transfers, and performing essential patient care duties. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, ensuring that all necessary supplies and equipment are ready for surgical procedures. With a commitment to quality care and a focus on patient safety, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the health and well-being of the community. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to be part of a dynamic team, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma and keyboarding skills required.
• Previous hospital experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pre-op/post-op rooms and maintain supplies for patient care.
• Assist in patient transfers and perform routine patient care duties.

Skills

Keyboarding skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

High school graduate

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Overview

We are currently offering a sign on bonus for eligible hires!

The Outpatient Surgery Center (OSC) At Dartmouth Hitchcock is a free standing center located on the DHMC Lebanon campus. The OSC operates eight operating room suites and is dedicated to providing care for adult and pediatric patients requiring same-day surgical procedures. The ultimate goal of the OSC is to provide the right care, in the right place and the right time for our patients who seek our surgical services. The OSC is growing and needs an individual who can function clinically as well as be a part of a multi-faceted team.

Responsibilities

1. Prepares pre-op/post-op rooms for patient care, anticipating needs based on pre-established O.R. schedule. This includes, but is not limited to, obtaining supplies and equipment, maintaining anesthesia specialty carts, stock established par levels for all Pre-Op/PACU, and anesthesia supply areas. Performs daily checks for point of care calibrations, ensures availability of O2 tanks and regulators for safe transfer of patients. Responsible for setting up and operating lasers in the OR after training/certifications. Covers for Unit Tech/specimen runner when they are unavailable.
2. Assists in the transfer of patients to stretchers, beds, and/or operating room tables, and to/from various patient care areas.
3. Escorts pediatric patient families to and from the Operating Room for induction of anesthesia.
4. Performs point of care laboratory testing as ordered.
5. Performs routine patient care duties, communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate clinical staff, participates in quality assurance programs/data collection as requested, screens and directs telephone calls to appropriate personnel, communicates detailed information to medical staff and families, and maintains clinical charts and flow sheets.
6. Participates in continuing education, orientation, committees, and quality improvement activities.
7. 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) required upon hire.