• Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) - Med Surg,…

    Dartmouth Health (New London, NH)


    Overview

     

    Provides the administration of medicines based on current state regulations, under the direct supervision and direction of charging nurse.

    Responsibilities

    Clinical Practices

    * Performs all assigned patient care responsibilities and tasks according to the standards of care at NLH and the Emergency Department and within the NH BON scope of practice established for LNA's.

    Safe Environment

    * Monitors the ED environment to assure that it is safe and free from hazards.

    * Recognizes safety issues and reports these issues immediately to the Registered Nurse to minimize risk of injury.

    * Performs all assigned patient care responsibilities and tasks according to the standards of care at NLH and the Emergency Department.

    * Promotes safety while ensuring patient rights.

    * Cleaning and restocking of Emergency Department equipment and supplies

     

    Routine Tasks

    Performs routine tasks as directed, which may include:

    * Administer Fleet Enema

    * Administer Non-Medicated Suppositories

    * Alternative Therapies and Comfort Measures

    * Measurement for Crutches, Ortho Boot, Ortho Splint Device

    * Assist with Oxygen Therapy

    * Bladder, Colostomy, and NG Irrigations

    * Bladder Scan or Doppler

    * Blood Glucose Monitoring

    * Collection of Flu and Strep Swabs

    * EKGs with Competencies

    * Finger Stick PT/INR

    * Foley Irrigations

    * Incentive Spirometry

    * Medication Pick-Up from Pharmacy

    * Oral suctioning of mouth and nares only

    * Peripheral Vein IV Removal

    * Phlebotomy with Competencies

    * Pulse Oximetry

    * Regulate Oxygen Therapy Flow Rate

    * Removal of Foley Catheters

    * Routine Stable Wound Care

    * Saline Nasal Lavage

    * Straight Urinary Catheters

    * Test Stool for Occult Blood

    Qualifications

    * Graduate of state-approved Licensed Nursing Program and Medication Administration Course

    * Minimum 2 years as LNA, ED experience preferred

     

    Required Licensure/Certifications

    REQUIRED LICENSE(S):

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    LNA - NH or temp LNA - NHREQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

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    (BLS) Basic Life Support

    * Area of Interest:LNA/MA

    * Pay Range:$20.68/Hr. - $32.05/Hr.

    * FTE/Hours per pay period:0.90 - 36 hrs/per week

    * Shift:Night

    * Job ID:35230

     

    Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more:Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

     

    Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

     

    Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.