LNA - Full Time Nights Vascular/Thoracic

Mass General Brigham•Dover, NH

8d•$19 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Working under the direction of licensed personnel, the Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) provides support with patients’ activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and mobility. The LNA also obtains and records vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred
Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred
Experience working in patient care/elder care 1-2 years preferred
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Strong patient/customer service skills.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

Accurately obtains and records vital signs, weights, heights, intake, and output within established timeframes and as requested.
Completes all required documentation in the medical record accurately and timely.
Communicates and interacts effectively with patients and their families.
Assists patients with basic hygiene and activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
Assists patients with turning and repositioning in bed as needed.
Assists patients with safe transfers between the bed and wheelchair or other mobility devices.
Listens to patients’ health concerns and promptly reports concerns or changes in condition to the nursing staff.