Tele -36hrs Days

Mass General Brigham•Dover, NH

1d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The LNA works under the direction of licensed healthcare personnel to provide basic patient care and assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility. The role performs routine clinical tasks, monitors and documents vital signs, and supports nursing staff in providing safe, compassionate, and efficient patient care. This is an onsite position at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, scheduled for 36 hours per week on the day shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; experience cannot substitute for a degree.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
New Hampshire Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) credential from the New Hampshire Board of Nursing required.
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.
Proficiency with computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

0–1 year of experience working in patient care or elder care preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned patient care and clinical duties, including point-of-care testing, vital signs, EKGs, bathing, personal hygiene, patient transfers, ambulation, 1:1 safety observation, and phlebotomy.
Assist RNs and physicians with examinations, procedures, and treatments as needed.
Accurately document patient height, weight, fluid and food intake, output, and blood glucose results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Assist patients with meal setup, eating, and feeding as needed.
Keep patient rooms stocked, equipped, and clean.
Retrieve, prepare, and clean equipment between patient uses, and report malfunctioning equipment according to organizational policies.
Assist with patient admissions and discharges.
Support the orientation of new Patient Care Assistant (PCA) team members as directed.
Interact professionally and effectively with patients, visitors, and members of the healthcare team.
Communicate promptly with nursing staff about patient care needs, concerns, and changes in patient conditions.
Promote a positive, collaborative team environment that encourages teamwork and professional growth.