LNA 36-hour Nights - Float Pool

Mass General Brigham•Dover, NH

4d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Works under the direction of licensed personnel to assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and eating. Performs basic clinical tasks, including measuring and documenting vital signs, to support patient care and safety. This is an onsite Float Pool role at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, scheduled for three 12-hour shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., for 36 hours per week.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
New Hampshire LNA credential through 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.
Computer skills sufficient to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform assigned patient care and clinical duties, including point-of-care testing documentation, obtaining vital signs, performing EKGs and phlebotomy, assisting with bathing and personal hygiene, transferring and ambulating patients, providing 1:1 patient observation for safety, and assisting RNs and physicians with examinations and treatments as needed.
Document patient information in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), including height, weight, food and fluid intake, urine, stool, vomit and other output, and blood glucose results.
Assist patients with meal tray setup, eating, and feeding as needed.
Ensure patient rooms are appropriately stocked, equipped, and cleaned based on patient needs and volume.
Retrieve, set up, and clean equipment between patient uses, and report malfunctioning equipment in accordance with organizational policies.
Assist with patient admissions and discharges.
Support orientation of new Patient Care Associate (PCA) team members as directed.
Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and other members of the care team.
Promptly and effectively communicate patient care concerns and changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
Promote a positive, collaborative team environment that supports teamwork and professional growth.