Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) - Pediatrics

Dartmouth Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth Health's Pediatrics Clinic in Lebanon, NH is hiring a Licensed Nursing Assistant for a 40-hour per week, day-shift position. The role involves assisting with routine patient care under RN supervision, collecting vital signs and data, and ensuring safety and cleanliness in a busy clinical setting.

Requirements include NH LNA licensure, BLS certification, high school diploma, and familiarity with computers; prior hospital experience is preferred.

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 ADL’s, obtaining clinical data, vital signs, heights and weights, using universal precautions, collecting specimens or performing point of care testing and recording results in medical record.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment by keeping hallways clear of excess equipment and emptying linen bags when full.
• Assists visitors and answers telephones.
• Assists new co-workers in learning the work of the department.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

keyboard skills

computer use

Education

Licensed Nursing Assistant NH

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Overview

Pediatrics 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: 42329

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 Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action 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.

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