Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) - Pediatrics

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health • Lebanon, NH

15d

About The Position

The Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) in the Pediatrics Clinic performs patient-care activities and related nonprofessional services to support patients’ personal needs and comfort. The LNA assists nursing service personnel with a variety of patient-care duties and works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The position has 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 role is 40 hours per week.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine patient-care activities under Registered Nurse supervision, including activities of daily living, collecting 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 department’s 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
• Education Level: High school or GED