Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) - Internal Medicine

Dartmouth Health • Manchester, NH

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About The Position

Performs patient care activities and related nonprofessional services to support patients’ personal needs and comfort. Assists nursing service personnel with a variety of patient care duties. The role has direct access to drug products and secure medication locations and is responsible for managing medication storage, handling, and disposal in accordance with the Medication Storage and Handling Policy. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• High school graduation.
• Demonstrated keyboarding skills and familiarity with computer use.
• Licensed Nursing Assistant license in the State of New Hampshire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, including activities of daily living and obtaining clinical data such as vital signs, heights, and weights.
• Use universal precautions.
• Collect specimens or perform point-of-care testing and record results in the medical record.
• Help maintain a clean and safe work environment, including keeping hallways clear of excess equipment and emptying full linen bags.
• Assist visitors and answer telephones.
• Assist new coworkers in learning departmental work.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.
• Manage medication storage, handling, and disposal in accordance with the Medication Storage and Handling Policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED