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

Dartmouth Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, NH is seeking a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) for the PACU to support the nursing staff with patient care and comfort. The role includes assisting with ADLs, collecting data, and ensuring safe medication handling under RN supervision.

The position offers days with rotation to weekends, a 0.90 FTE, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, PTO and retirement plans. BLS is required on hire.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate keyboarding skills and be familiar with computer use.
• Licensed Nursing Assistant in NH is required.
• BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, including ADLs, vital signs, and specimen collection.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by keeping hallways clear and managing linens.
• Answer visitors and telephone calls.
• Assist new coworkers in learning department procedures.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Keyboarding skills

Familiar with computers

Education

High school graduate

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

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) required upon hire.

• Area of Interest: LNA/MA
• Pay Range: $20.68/Hr. - $32.05/Hr.
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.90 - 36 hrs/per week
• Shift: Day
• Job ID: 41861

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.

Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affidavit 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.

Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.