LNA | AMU/PACU | Per Diem

Concord Hospital•Concord, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented LNA to join our AMU/PACU team. In this role, you will support nurses and providers in delivering safe, efficient, and patient-centered care to surgical patients throughout their perioperative experience. In this per diem position, we are looking for someone who has availability Monday-Friday 5:30a-6p/6a-6:30pm, at least one shift per week. You will also be trained to draw labs on our patients at one of our outpatient lab facilities and have that training supported and reinforced in the department during orientation. Summary Under the general direction of the Resource Person, the Licensed Nursing Assistant 2 / Health Unit Coordinator is responsible for a variety of clerical and administrative tasks for the department, as well as direct and indirect patient care which includes Activities of Daily Living ( ADL) and personal care needs.

Requirements

High school or GED preferred.
Proof of LNA Education Certificate and Final Report of Written and Clinical Competency Testing Results (as required by NH Board of Nursing).
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or equivalent course credentialed by American Heart Association.
Current New Hampshire Licensed Nursing Assistant.
One-year related experience required and/or training in health care environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinates patient and information flow at the desk area to clinical staff, patients/families and other departments.
Under the general direction of the RN, performs a variety of clinical and technical functions for the pre-op and post-op patient.
Completes order entry process, coordinates computer downtime, and coordinates patient information changes in the computer.
Greets the patient and family and provides information or direction in preparation for their surgical encounter.
Receives delegated work adhering to the five rights of delegation.
Documents care provided and reports to the RN observations of patient’s physical, social and mental status and basic patient data collected.
Demonstrates time management skills.
Prepares and/or organizes and/or disassembles the patient perioperative medical records for charts according to HIMS specifications.
Helps ensure a clean, safe environment with appropriately stocked supplies and functioning equipment.
Demonstrates adherence to safe patient handling policy.
Serves as a preceptor for new employees.
Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned.