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

Dartmouth Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth Health is seeking a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) for the Same Day Surgery unit in Lebanon, NH. Shifts available are 5x8, 4x10, or 3x12 hours, daytime hours. The role involves assisting with routine patient care under RN supervision, documenting data, and maintaining medication storage in compliance with policy.

Requirements include a NH LNA license and BLS upon hire. Prior hospital experience is preferred. Competitive pay range and comprehensive benefits are offered.

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, vital signs, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment by clearing hallways and handling supplies.
• Assists visitors and answers telephones.
• Mentors new coworkers in department procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Keyboarding skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)

Same Day Surgery

5x8's, 4x10 or 3x12 hour shifts, Days

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: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
• Shift: Day
• Job ID: 41251

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 affirmative 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.