LNA 2 - Exeter Hospital

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide basic nursing care to patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse in a fast-paced environment in New Hampshire. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is available for eligible hires, with prorated amounts for positions under 40 hours per week; per diem roles are not eligible.

The role involves performing basic procedures, promoting patient safety, documenting care, and supporting care plans while maintaining aseptic technique and a

Qualifications

• Provides basic nursing care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Vaccination against influenza required for employment.
• Sign-on bonus of $2,500 for eligible hires.

Responsibilities

• Follows departmental policies and safety standards.
• Performs basic procedures with aseptic technique.
• Provides personal care to patients.
• Monitors patient conditions and reports changes.
• Documents patient care information accurately.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Participates in professional development and education.
• Ensures proper functioning of medical equipment for patient safety.
• Contributes to development and implementation of patient care plans.

Skills

Nursing assistant

Patient care

Documentation

Infection control

Education

Nursing assistant certification

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Provides basic nursing care to patients with additional technical competencies under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse.

Job Description

• $2,500 sign-on bonus available for eligible hires. Bonus amounts for positions under 40 hours per week will be prorated. Per diem roles are not eligible.

Major Responsibilities

• Follows established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement programs, safety/environment of care programs, and infection control standards.
• Performs basic procedures, including incentive spirometry, bedside testing such as blood glucose testing, non-sterile dressing changes, and oral suctioning, while maintaining aseptic technique when appropriate.
• Provides personal care to patients.
• Monitors patient conditions and reports changes to appropriate personnel.
• Performs accurate and timely documentation of patient care information on appropriate patient medical record forms.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards, including assurance and support of patient rights and responsibilities.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-services, meetings, and workshops.
• Determines proper functioning of medical equipment to assure patient safety.
• Participates in the development and implementation of patient care plans.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Pay Range

$20.50 - $29.42

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled