Licensed Nursing Assistant | Per Diem

Concord Hospital Health System • Concord, NH

3d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director and/or Nurse Manager, the Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) provides direct and indirect patient care for a group of patients, ranging from simple to complex needs, in the unit or department’s specialty population. Care is provided under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse.

The role includes assisting with activities of daily living and personal care, carrying out technical skills and procedures related to patients’ physical, mental health, and social needs, documenting care, and reporting observations and collected patient data to the RN. The LNA also helps maintain safe, clean, and adequately supplied patient care areas, receives delegated work, and serves as a preceptor for new employees.

The work involves medium material handling demands, including lifting, carrying, or pushing and pulling items weighing up to 50 pounds on occasion. Employees regularly perform fine motor tasks and are exposed to airborne and bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids. The work environment is usually moderately noisy.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Completion of a Licensed Nursing Assistant certificate program.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or an equivalent course credentialed by the American Heart Association.
• Current New Hampshire State LNA license.
• Evidence of the ability to perform as a member of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform activities of daily living and personal care needs under the guidance and supervision of the registered nurse.
• Perform technical skills and procedures relating to patients’ physical, mental health, and social needs under the guidance and supervision of the RN.
• Document care provided and report observations of patients’ physical, social, and mental status, along with basic patient data collected, to the RN.
• Adhere to the safe patient handling policy.
• Demonstrate time management skills.
• Maintain patient care areas to ensure cleanliness, safety, and adequate supplies of materials and equipment.
• Receive delegated work while adhering to the five rights of delegation.
• Perform job-specific requirements and other duties as assigned.
• Serve as a preceptor for new employees.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED