LNA - Licensed Nursing Assistant

Dartmouth Health; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth Health is seeking a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) in Keene, NH. The role involves patient care tasks in an ambulatory clinic, ensuring compliance with safety and health standards. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and relevant certifications, while newly licensed assistants and healthcare students are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school graduation required.
• Licensed Nursing Assistant in the State of NH required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care of patients in the ambulatory clinic.
• Document patient-reported data collection and vital signs.
• Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms and clinic equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality handling

Keyboarding skills

Education

High school graduation

State Licensed Nursing Assistant

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate

Job description

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*** Newly Licensed Nurse Assistants and Healthcare Students encouraged to apply.***

Under the administrative direction of the Nurse Manager and Practice Manager, the LNA will assist in the care of patients in the ambulatory clinic.

Performs proper patient identification in accordance with HIPAA and proper hand washing procedures.Escorts patient to exam room and prepare for examination/procedure being aware of age, language barriers, and physical limitations. Documents patient-reported data collection. Accurately documents medication review, past medical and surgical history, and chronic health maintenance. Obtain and document patient vital signs.Maintains chart information that is up-to-date, organized, and in compliance with Health Information Services (HIS) requirements. Performs various tasks to ensure the clinic is well supplied including ordering and obtaining supplies, re-stocking supplies. Maintains a clean and safe environment by caring for, and cleaning clinic equipment, maintaining cleanliness of exam rooms, work areas, and keeping hallways clear of equipment.Participates in low-level disinfection, infection prevention, employs safety standards, and, participates in continuous regulatory readiness activities. Assure that departmental security procedures are followed, including daily opening and closing procedures (i.e. locking cabinets, log-off computers).Assist provider with exams and procedures, as necessary.Ensure proper handling and labeling of specimen. Responsible for cleaning exam rooms, checking expiration dates and completing the outdate calendars. Performs proper donning and doffing of PPE, as well as assisting others in process and identifying problems with PPE.Meets expectations for performance based on compliance with all departmental standards, policies, and procedures with training and education, attendance, adherence, and quality standards.

Education (Minimum Needed):High school graduation required.

Experience (Minimum Needed):Previous hospital or ambulatory experience preferred.

Specific Skills and/or Knowledge Needed For Performance of Job:Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to handle confidential material with maturity, sensitivity and discretion.Must demonstrate keyboarding skills and be familiar with computer use.

Licenses/ Certifications:Licensed Nursing Assistant in the State of NH required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required.

• Area of Interest:Nursing;
• Work Status:Per diem float hours;
• Employment Type:Per Diem;
• Job ID:15754
  
  

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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