Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Days

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health is seeking a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) in New Hampshire. The role involves assisting with routine patient care under RN supervision, monitoring vital signs, and supporting department operations on 3x12 hour day shifts with weekend rotation.

The LNA will handle basic patient care activities, maintain a safe, clean environment, and assist in patient transportation and documentation as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Keyboarding skills and familiarity with computer use.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine patient care activities under RN supervision, including ADLs and vital signs.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and manage equipment and linen disposal as needed.
• Assist visitors and answer telephone inquiries.
• Support new coworkers in learning departmental procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Keyboarding

Computer literacy

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)

Post Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU

3x12 hour shifts, Days with rotation to weekend.

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

• 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) required upon hire.