Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) - Dermatology

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health • Lebanon, NH

21h

About The Position

The Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) in the Dermatology Clinic performs patient care activities and related nonprofessional services to support patients’ personal needs and comfort. The LNA assists nursing service personnel with patient care duties and works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role also includes direct access to drug products and secure medication locations to manage medication storage, handling, and disposal in accordance with the Medication Storage and Handling Policy. The position is listed as 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Demonstrated keyboarding skills and familiarity with computer use.
• Licensed Nursing Assistant 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 the Registered Nurse, 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 the work of the department.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.
• Manage medication storage, handling, and disposal consistently with the Medication Storage and Handling Policy.

What This Job Offers

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