Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) - Same Day Surgery, Days

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a compassionate Licensed Nursing Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this full-time role, you will provide essential patient care, assisting nursing staff with various tasks while ensuring a safe and clean environment. This position offers the opportunity to work in a highly recognized medical center, known for its advanced care and commitment to excellence. If you are eager to make a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required with keyboarding skills and computer familiarity.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient Care

Keyboarding Skills

Computer Use

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Licensed Nursing Assistant, LNA

Full-time, 40 hour shifts p/week (Monday - Friday)

Same Day Surgery Program

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics are part of the Dartmouth Health system in northern New England. Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center was recently named the #1 hospital in New Hampshire by U.S. News & World Report, and we were also recognized by Forbes as America’s Best in State Employer for the state of New Hampshire.

As the state’s only Academic Medical Center and Level-I Trauma Center, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center provides some of the most sophisticated and technologically advanced tertiary care in the country. From our beautiful facilities and extraordinary employees to the majestic mountains and lakes of the Upper Valley of New Hampshire, you’ll find a place where you can thrive, both personally and professionally.

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 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.
2. Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment by keeping the hallways clear of excess equipment, emptying linen bags when full.
3. Assists visitors and answers 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.