LNA - Inpatient Float Pool - FT Night

Summary :

Responsible for providing basic nursing care which includes assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, mobility, and toileting. Also responsible for taking vital signs, obtaining specimens, observing and reporting information and basic first aid.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions :

• Obtains and records Vital Signs and weights per policy.
• Provide hands on patient / client care.
• Grooming and personal care of patient / client.
• Feeds or assists patients with meals and provides additional nourishment and hydration per care plan.
• Collects and bags soiled linen and delivers to dirty linen area.
• Assists physician and or licensed nurse with treatments and procedures as needed.
• Toileting and incontinence care for patient / client.
• Reports changes in patient's condition, patient / family concerns or complaints to charge nurse and or supervisor.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers required Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing required

Experience

Clinical / Medical Office / Managed Care Experience 1-2 years preferred or Nursing Assistant Experience 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physical Requirements

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and / or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.