Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) - Radiation Oncology

Dartmouth-Hitchcock; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a compassionate Nursing Assistant to support patient care activities and ensure the comfort of patients. In this vital role, you will assist nursing personnel with various tasks, including measuring vital signs and maintaining a clean environment. Your contributions will help create a welcoming atmosphere for patients and their families. This position offers an opportunity to grow within a supportive team while making a meaningful impact on patient care. If you are dedicated to providing exceptional support in a healthcare setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• Must demonstrate keyboarding skills and be familiar with computer use.

Responsibilities

• Assists with routine patient care activities under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Assists visitors and answers telephones.

Skills

Keyboarding skills

Patient care assistance

Vital signs measurement

Specimen collection

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

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) Certificate required.