Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) - Cardiology

Dartmouth Health • Keene, NH

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High school graduation required.
• Licensed Nursing Assistant in the State of NH required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential material with maturity, sensitivity, and discretion.
• Demonstrate keyboarding skills and be familiar with computer use.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital or ambulatory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care of patients in the ambulatory clinic.
• Perform proper patient identification in accordance with HIPAA.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare for examination/procedure.
• Document patient-reported data collection.
• Accurately document medication review, past medical and surgical history, and chronic health maintenance.
• Obtain and document patient vital signs.
• Maintain up-to-date and organized chart information in compliance with HIS requirements.
• Order and obtain supplies, re-stock supplies.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment by caring for and cleaning clinic equipment.
• Participate in low-level disinfection and infection prevention.
• Assist provider with exams and procedures as necessary.
• Ensure proper handling and labeling of specimens.
• Clean exam rooms and check expiration dates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED