- POSITION STANDARDS
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- High school diploma required.
- New Hampshire LNA license required.
- One year of previous experience as an LNA in an acute care setting preferred.
- Detail oriented with the ability to multitask.
- Must be able to work independently as well as in a team setting.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
- BCLS preferred upon hire, required within 30 days of hire.
- POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.
- Physical Activity:
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- Sitting - 34% to 66%
- Standing - 67% to 100%
- Walking - 67% to 100%
- Bending - 67% to 100%
- Squatting - 67% to 100%
- Crouching - 67% to 100%
- Kneeling - 34% to 66%
- Reaching - 67% to 100%
- Upper Extremity:
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- Use of Upper Extremity - 67% to 100%
- Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:
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- Initial push up to a maximum of 37 lbs - 1% to 33%
- Initial pull up to a maximum of 37 lbs - 1% to 33%
- Sustained push up to a maximum of 18 lbs - 1% to 33%
- Sustained pull up to a maximum of 18 lbs - 1% to 33%
- Lift up to a maximum of 35 lbs - 67% to 100%
- Carry up to a maximum of 35 lbs - 67% to 100%
- PART TWO: FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
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Position Objective - As part of the Nursing team, and at the direction of the Registered Nurse, is integral in supporting patient and clinic flow.
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Performance Expectation
- Attends/assists providers with office procedures
- Takes patient vital signs, obtains nursing documentation information and records findings in medical record.
- Reports abnormal results to the provider promptly
- Procures specimens following established protocols, procedures, and policies
- Routes telephone calls and messages to providers, ensuring they are informed of messages requiring immediate response. All messages should be returned on the day of receipt, if possible
- Ensures that patients are prepared and ready to be seen by the provider at the time of their scheduled appointment
- Keeps patients fully informed of any reasons for delays and offers the opportunity to reschedule if the patient cannot or does not want to wait
- Prepares examination rooms and instrument set ups as required by the provider
- Complies with established policies and procedures for the disposal of medical waste policies
- Ensures instruments are cleaned and prepared for sterilization as required by policy and infection control policies
- Inventories supplies and place orders as appropriate
- Maintains adequate supply of patient educational materials
- Maintains all clinical areas in a neat and orderly manner at all times
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Area of Interest: Nursing Services;
- Work Status: M-F;
- Employment Type: Full Time;
- Job ID: 5251
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.
There are so many reasons to join Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, members of Dartmouth Health , the premiere health system in New England.
First and foremost are our people. No matter the role, you ll find a shared purpose here. We have doctors ready to teach their knowledge, nurses who lead through experience, and other like-minded individuals collaborating for the health of the community, while inspiring each other day after day.
Career development
Affiliated with Dartmouth College, the atmosphere here is very collegial. You ll discover educational and research opportunities around every corner. At Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, you never stop learning.
You ll also appreciate the resources our wide-spread health care system provides. You ll have access to experts at the top of their fields, advanced technologies, and modern facilities that enable you to care for patients like nowhere else.
Benefits and wellness
We offer a total compensation package that includes competitive health and wellness benefits. These benefits consist of "Core Benefits" that are provided by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as well as "Benefit Choices" that allow you to select additional benefits to meet your personal situation and needs.
Our locations
New England is a very special place to live, work, and become part of a community. We have some of the most advanced educational institutions, best health care, and diverse cultural and recreational offerings you will find anywhere in the country. The public schools are excellent, the mountains are beautiful, and the lakes are pristine. No wonder so many people love it here.