About this role
Job title: LNA - Licensed Nursing Assistant (Med Surg) - Full Time - Day/Night Rotating
About the Role Under the direction of the Director and/or Nurse Manager, the Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) is responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care duties for a group of patients, from simple to complex, for the specialty population on the unit or department, under the guidance and supervision of the registered nurse.
What You'll Do
- Performs activities of daily living and personal care needs under the guidance and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
- Performs technical skills/procedures relating to physical, mental health and social needs of patients under the guidance and supervision of the RN.
- Documents care provided and reports to the RN observations of patient’s physical, social and mental status and basic patient data collected.
- Demonstrates adherence to safe patient handling policy.
- Demonstrates time management skills.
- Maintains the patient care areas to ensure cleanliness, safety and supplies of material and equipment.
- Receives delegated work adhering to the five rights of delegation.
- Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned.
- Serves as a preceptor for new employees.
What We're Looking For
- Education: High school or equivalent (GED) preferred.
- Required: Proof of LNA Education Certificate and Final Report of Written and Clinical Competency Testing Results (as required by the NH Board of Nursing).
- Certification, Registration & Licensure: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or equivalent course credentialed by American Heart Association.
- Licensure: Current New Hampshire State LNA license.
- Experience: Evidence of the ability to perform as a member of a team.
Nice to Have
- Experience serving as a preceptor for new employees.