Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) - Comprehensive Wound Center

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health • Lebanon, NH

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About The Position

The Licensed Nursing Assistant performs patient care activities and related nonprofessional services to support patients’ personal needs and comfort. The role assists nursing service personnel with patient care duties and works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The position 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.

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 Registered Nurse supervision, including activities of daily living, obtaining clinical data such as vital signs, heights, and weights, using universal precautions, collecting specimens or performing point-of-care testing, and recording 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 co-workers in learning departmental work.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.
• Manage the storage, handling, and disposal of medications 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