What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) - Med Surg position at Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital?
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POSITION STANDARDS
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High school diploma required.
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New Hampshire LNA license required.
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One year of previous experience as an LNA in an acute care setting preferred.
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Detail oriented with the ability to multitask.
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Must be able to work independently as well as in a team setting.
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Strong organizational skills.
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Strong computer skills.
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Strong customer service skills.
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BCLS preferred upon hire, required within 30 days of hire.
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POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.
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Physical Activity:
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Sitting - 34% to 66%
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Standing - 67% to 100%
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Walking - 67% to 100%
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Bending - 67% to 100%
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Squatting - 67% to 100%
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Crouching - 67% to 100%
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Kneeling - 34% to 66%
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Reaching - 67% to 100%
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Upper Extremity:
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Use of Upper Extremity - 67% to 100%
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Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:
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Initial push up to a maximum of 37 lbs - 1% to 33%
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Initial pull up to a maximum of 37 lbs - 1% to 33%
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Sustained push up to a maximum of 18 lbs - 1% to 33%
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Sustained pull up to a maximum of 18 lbs - 1% to 33%
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Lift up to a maximum of 35 lbs - 67% to 100%
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Carry up to a maximum of 35 lbs - 67% to 100%
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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.
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