What are the responsibilities and job description for the LNA - Nursing Float Pool position at Catholic Medical Center?
Licensed Nursing Assistant (Part-Time Nights) - Nursing Float Pool
Who You Are:
Catholic Medical Center is seeking an LNA to assist the healthcare team by providing basic patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and physicians. You will focus on monitoring critically ill patients, ensuring their comfort, and helping with various medical and personal care tasks.
What You'll Do:
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
- Assist with range-of-motion exercises and repositioning for patients, as directed by the healthcare team.
- Help patients with mobility, including transferring them between beds and wheelchairs.
- Measure and record patients' vital signs such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and oxygen levels. Document intake and output records, vital signs, and any care provided.
- Assist with continuous monitoring of patients, including checking monitors and medical equipment.
- Assist in the setup, use, and maintenance of medical equipment such as oxygen tanks, heart monitors, and suction machines.
- Follow protocols to prevent infection, including wearing protective equipment and following hand hygiene guidelines.
What You'll Bring:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in health care setting performing similar work activities.
- Basic computer keyboarding and data entry skills required.
- Current registration in the State of New Hampshire as a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), required.
- BLS certified. Must maintain BLS throughout employment.
Who We Are:
Catholic Medical Center ("CMC") is a nonprofit, regional health system committed to delivering the highest quality and most advanced healthcare to patients across New Hampshire. CMC is the home of the nationally-renowned New England Heart & Vascular Institute, rated among the top cardiovascular programs in the country. We are driven by our mission to offer health, healing, and hope to every individual who seeks our care, and we live by our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Commitment. CMC is proud to be named to the Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers for two consecutive years. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista, Inc., and is based on 2.1 million employer recommendations from employees working for companies with more than 500 employees in the United States. With our award-winning clinical programs, primary care network and dedication to community, CMC is fostering a healthier New Hampshire, every day.
Catholic Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and we embrace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
