What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) - Orthopedics position at Dartmouth Health?
ATTENTION ALL Licensed Nursing Assistants!!
As an Ortho LNA, you will enjoy variety in your work while supporting the clinic flow. You will assist with patient movement, gathering vitals, weight, height, documentation, and ensuring x-rays and orders are in place.
The Ortho Clinic is a fast pace, multi hall clinic seeing 200-250 patients per day! If you are interested in Muscular & Skeletal health, this is the place for you. In addition to LNAS, our care team is made up of a stellar Provider team, passionate RN's, LPNs, and MA's working alongside Orthopedic Technicians and Athletic Trainers. This passionate team offers an environment where growth opportunities and additional training are supported.
Job duties of this role include but are not limited to:
- Taking vital signs, medication/allergy and medical history review
- Assisting providers with specimen collection
- Rooming patients
- Cleaning and stocking exam rooms
- Assisting with daily clinic safety activities
If you are looking to expand your LNA skill set, support building a strong team and develop through additional training and growth opportunities, then the Ortho clinic might be the right fit for you! The clinic is open 8am-5pm Monday through Friday, allowing for consistency in your schedule and maximize your time outside of work too!
The team will also consider PT and Per Diem schedules as well.
We are currently offering a sign on bonus for eligible hires!
Responsibilities
- Assists with routine patient care activities under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, including, but not be limited to, performing ADL’s, obtaining clinical data, including vital signs, heights and weights, utilizing universal precautions, collecting specimens or performing point of care testing and recording results in medical record, etc.
- Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment by keeping the hallways clear of excess equipment, emptying linen bags when full, etc.
- Assists visitors and answer telephones.
- Assists new co-workers in learning the work of the department.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
- High school graduate required.
- Must demonstrate keyboarding skills and be familiar with computer use.
- Previous hospital experience preferred.
Required Licensure/Certifications
- Area of Interest: LNA/MA
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
- Shift: Day
- Job ID: 30844
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.
