Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) - Med Surg, Nights

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Concord•New London, NH

68d

About The Position

Provides the administration of medicines based on current state regulations, under the direct supervision and direction of charging nurse.

Graduate of state-approved Licensed Nursing Program and Medication Administration Course
Minimum 2 years as LNA, ED experience preferred
LNA - NH or temp LNA - NH
(BLS) Basic Life Support

Performs all assigned patient care responsibilities and tasks according to the standards of care at NLH and the Emergency Department and within the NH BON scope of practice established for LNA's.
Monitors the ED environment to assure that it is safe and free from hazards.
Recognizes safety issues and reports these issues immediately to the Registered Nurse to minimize risk of injury.
Performs all assigned patient care responsibilities and tasks according to the standards of care at NLH and the Emergency Department.
Promotes safety while ensuring patient rights.
Cleaning and restocking of Emergency Department equipment and supplies
Administer Fleet Enema
Administer Non-Medicated Suppositories
Alternative Therapies and Comfort Measures
Measurement for Crutches, Ortho Boot, Ortho Splint Device
Assist with Oxygen Therapy
Bladder, Colostomy, and NG Irrigations
Bladder Scan or Doppler
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Collection of Flu and Strep Swabs
EKGs with Competencies
Finger Stick PT/INR
Foley Irrigations
Incentive Spirometry
Medication Pick-Up from Pharmacy
Oral suctioning of mouth and nares only
Peripheral Vein IV Removal
Phlebotomy with Competencies
Pulse Oximetry
Regulate Oxygen Therapy Flow Rate
Removal of Foley Catheters
Routine Stable Wound Care
Saline Nasal Lavage
Straight Urinary Catheters
Test Stool for Occult Blood