LNA (Per Diem)
North Country Healthcare•Berlin, NH
•$19 - $25•Onsite
About The Position
This position involves providing quality patient care to medical/surgical and pediatric patients under the direction of a registered nurse at Androscoggin Valley Hospital. The role is per diem and requires technical aptitude, familiarity with computer applications, and a willingness to learn organizational software. Responsibilities include assisting with patient mobility, daily care, feeding, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining a clean environment while upholding customer service standards.
Requirements
- Current New Hampshire registration as a Nursing Assistant or completed a board approved Nursing Assistant Education Program (awaiting licensure within 120 days).
- Must be CPR certified.
- Training or experience regarding pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
- Familiarity with computer applications.
- Technical aptitude and a willingness to learn software applications.
Responsibilities
- Provide quality patient care to medical/surgical and pediatric patients under the direction of a registered nurse.
- Assist with admitting, discharging, and transferring of patients.
- Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting patients.
- Assist patients in ambulating with or without self-help devices.
- Assist in preparing patients for surgery and diagnostic tests.
- Assist patients with dressing/undressing, hygiene, and daily bath/skin care.
- Prepare patients for meals, deliver trays, and assist with feeding.
- Serve ice water and nourishment.
- Report changes in patient habits or conditions to the responsible nurse.
- Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
- Record intake and output on proper documentation.
- Collect specimens as instructed.
- Take vital signs, oxygen saturations, accuchecks, weights, and stools for occult blood.
- Assess the patient for risk or potential of neglect or abuse.
- Make beds and change bed linens.
- Assist patients in preparing for rehabilitation activities.
- Assist with the application of slings and elastic stockings.
- Keep the patient call system within reach and answer calls promptly.
- Observe for and report skin breakdowns.
- Perform post-mortem care as instructed.
- Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
