Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)

Mp Rpo•Wolfeboro, NH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Director of Acute Care, the Licensed Nursing Assistant for our Med/Surg Days position is responsible for performing various duties and tasks as requested under the LNA scope of practice as determined by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing.

Requirements

Graduate from a nursing assistant program
New Hampshire LNA license
BLS Certification
Individuals must possess knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the primary functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills and abilities and possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to safely perform the essential functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

1 year experience as an LNA preferred
Experience in a hospital acute care setting preferred
Computer literate
Experience with electronic health records preferred

Responsibilities

Displays ability to work independently and within a group
Adheres to standards and applicable codes of conduct that govern behavior among peer and colleagues to create an environment promoting cooperation, respect and trust
Maintains professionalism by adhering to the Huggins Hospital dress code
Continues professional growth by maintaining education hours for license renewals
Maintains active LNA license and BCLS
Adheres to the LNA standards of care as defined by the NH Board of Nursing
Sets the stage for a positive patient interaction by always introducing self and clinical role
Facilitates patient and family centered care via clear communication of plan of care and educating at a level the patient, family and/or caregiver can comprehend
Promotes a safe patient care environment safe from hazards
Performs safety watches, 1:1 patient observation as assigned, completes documentation for 1:1 observations
Maintains safe use of safety adjuncts (bed alarms, hover mats, gait belts, walkers, etc.)
Maintains cleanliness of patient rooms, workstation and common areas; assist with restocking and ordering of medical supplies and medical equipment as needed
Recognizes and utilizes appropriate resources for non-English speaking patients, healthcare illiterate, hearing and sight impaired individuals
Delivers age specific, individualized patient care
Take proactive steps to recognize and report suspected abuse/neglect including child, elder, sexual, spousal, and reports to supervisor
Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse assists with patient care activities, activities of daily living, hygiene, feeding, and patient safety initiatives
Promptly reports any observed changes in patient's condition to nurse or physician
Performs and documents vital signs, height, weight, intake, and output and reports any changes out of range of normal, performs 12 lead EKGs
Obtains laboratory specimens as appropriate, i.e., finger stick glucose testing, urine specimens and transports to lab as necessary
Within scope of practice, assists nurse/physician with clinical procedures and treatments
Carries out roles assigned as part of the healthcare team during emergencies or resuscitation efforts (CPR, runner, order entry, documentation, etc.)
Answers phone professionally with courtesy to caller, relays messages accurately and timely
Contacts other departments and agencies via phone, as requested
Cross trained to perform medial unit clerical duties; computer charting, inputting orders, filing of patient charts
Performs safe transportation of patients within the facility utilizing safe lifting and transport
Performs post-mortem care and aids in the transportation of the body to the morgue
Demonstrates safe, competent use of patient care equipment, beds, stretchers, lifts, safety and alarm devices, walkers, and other equipment approved for patient care
Successfully completed LNA II course and signed off in additional LNA II skills list
Adheres to Infection Prevention standards, consistent in hand hygiene practice before and after each patient interaction
Adheres to infection prevention precautions
Holds team members to IP and hand hygiene standards and room/patient IP precaution measures
Promptly responds to patient calls via Canfield system, assist patients and locates and relays messages to nursing personnel as patient condition/situation requires
Participates in quality review, performance improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives within the department (such as hourly rounding)
Participated in unit continuous CMS survey readiness activities
Attendance is an essential job function; employee comes to work daily, on time, and completes scheduled shift
Facilitates to maintain patient confidentiality
Contributes to positive team performance and a culture of service excellence through effective communication, active listening, and respect
Maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships with staff, patients, and visitors at all times
Works as a team member with other departments
Practices workplace safety daily
Actively participates in all hospital Service Excellence initiatives and trainings
Attends and participates in a minimum of 50% department staff meetings and signs off on review of 100% department staff meeting minutes
Completes all required annual education on or before the due date