Med/surg-LNA/HUC-Per diem

Concord Hospital Health System • Laconia, NH

106d

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Resource Person, the Health Unit Coordinator/Licensed Nursing Assistant 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.
• Licensed Nursing Assistant in the State of NH.
• 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, post-op and inpatient.
• Completes order entry process, coordinates computer downtime, and coordinates patient information changes in the computer.
• Helps ensure a clean, safe environment with appropriately stocked supplies and functioning equipment.
• Demonstrates adherence to safe patient handling policy.
• Receives delegated work adhering to the five rights of delegation.
• Serves as a preceptor for new employees.
• Documents care provided and reports to the RN observations of patient’s physical, social and mental status and basic patient data collected.
• Greets the patient, and family of the patient, for their surgical encounter or inpatient admission.
• Prepares and/or organizes and/or disassembles the patient medical records for charts according to HIMS specifications.
• Performs a variety of clerical, administrative and receptionist functions.
• Maintains the patient care areas to ensure cleanliness, safety and supplies of material and equipment.
• Demonstrates time management skills.
• Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees