- POSITION STANDARDS
- 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:
- 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:
- Use of Upper Extremity - 67% to 100%
- Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:
- 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 unit flow.
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Performance Expectation - Sets up rooms for new admission and post-op patients.
- Performs accucheck controls when indicated.
- Makes beds and distributes meal trays and maintains clean environment in patient rooms.
- Performs vital signs as scheduled on patient, charts on flow sheet and reports any changes to the Nursing staff.
- Provides clean linen as needed and fresh water to patient twice a day, or more often if needed.
- Provides AM/PM care/bathing as instructed by nursing staff and documents task within Meditech.
- Record accurate I + O's on patients flow sheets within Meditech on all shifts, empties foley catheters at end of shift and reports any changes to Nursing staff.
- Assists nursing with woundcare as directed.
- Assist PT/OT with patient transfers and ambulating.
- Answer patient call lights throughout the day, alerting Nursing Staff of patient
needs. - Perform Accu-checks on patients as ordered, notifying Nursing of results and charting.
- Performs other related duties as directed by the Nursing Director Medical Surgical Services.
- Demonstrates unit specific competencies regarding lift equipment, use of the electronic scales, HilRom bed functionality, all patient alarms.
- Area of Interest: Nursing Services;
- Work Status: varied shifts;
- Employment Type: Per Diem;
- Job ID: 5298
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.