What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) - Pain and Spine position at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health?
Overview
Center for Pain & Spine
Monday through Friday schedule
Performs 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.
We are currently offering a sign on bonus for eligible hires!
Responsibilities
1. Responsible for managing the flow of patients through the clinic and procedural area in partnership with the Registered Nurse and medical provider team, including, but not be limited to, obtaining clinical data including vital signs, heights and weights, medication, and allergy review, learning needs assessment, and utilizing universal precautions, collectingspecimens or performing point of care testing and recording results in medical record, etc.
2. Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment by keeping the hallways clear of excess equipment, emptying linen bagswhen full, etc.3. Assists visitors and answer telephones.4. Assists new co-workers in learning the work of the department.5. Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
• High school graduate preferred but not 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) Certificate required.
