Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) - Thompson Unit

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dartmouth Health in Keene, NH is seeking a Licensed Nursing Assistant to support patient care under RN/LPN supervision. You will assist with examinations, prepare equipment, and provide basic ADL care including bathing, mobility, elimination, and nutrition.

Ideal candidates hold a NH LNA license with BLS, a high school diploma or equivalent, and preferably two years of relevant experience. Training in 12-lead EKG and glucose meters is a plus; computer experience is also preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Training in 12-lead EKG and glucose meters preferred.
• Minimum of two years experience in one of the job skills preferred.
• Computer experience preferred.
• New Hampshire LNA license and BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN/LPN with examinations and treatments as requested.
• Prepare equipment for procedures.
• Provide basic activities of daily living care (bathing, skin care, movement, elimination, nutrition) as directed by RN/LPN.

Skills

Nursing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

12-lead EKG

Glucose meters

Job description

The Licensed Nursing Assistant assists in various aspects of patient care that are within the prescribed skills and required qualifications of this position and demonstrates knowledge and application of age‑specific behavior and human growth and development from age 16 through the adult life span. Responsibilities include assisting RN/LPN/other healthcare providers with examinations and treatments as requested, preparing equipment for procedures as directed, and providing basic care related to activities of daily living for patients as directed by the RN/LPN, including bathing, skin care, movement and exercise/assistive care and devices, elimination, bowel/bladder training and nutrition.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Training in 12 -lead EKG and use of glucose meters preferred. Minimum of two years experience in one of the job skills incorporated in this position is preferred. Computer experience preferred. New Hampshire LNA license and BLS (within 3 months of hire and maintained on a biannual basis) required.

• Area of Interest:Nursing;
• Pay Range:$20.68 - $32.05;
• Work Status:7am-7:30pm;
• Employment Type:Full-time 36 hours/week;
• Job ID:17136

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