What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Nursing Assistant - Pediatric Psychiatric Care Unit, Nights position at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Concord?
OverviewOur Pediatric Psychiatric Care LNA's support our high risk mental health pediatric patients. Our highest priority for these patients is safety and delivering a therapeutic environment.Successful candidates will have a passion for working in behavioral health, demonstrating empathy, compassionate caring, and a high level of emotional intelligence, providing one on one support to adolescent patients in need ranging from 12 to 17 years of age.This is a FT 36hr / week LNA rotating position on nights. The night shift is 7p-7a and includes weeknights, weekends, and holidays.ResponsibilitiesPerforms various patient care activities and related nonprofessional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. Assists nursing service personnel with a variety of patient care duties. Possesses direct access to drug products and secure medication locations in order to manage the storage, handling and disposal of medications consistent with the Medication Storage and Handling Policy.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
- Licensed Nursing Assistant in the State of NH required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.