LNA- Med Surg Per Diem Position Available In Grafton, New Hampshire

LNA- Med Surg Per Diem 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 50 Swiftwater Drive, Woodsville, NH 03785

JOB SUMMARY:

We need an LNA to join the Med Surg department. LNA you will provide supportive care to patients and assists nurses in the provision of care.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides supportive care for patients in their activities of daily living.

Activities include:

AM/PM care, monitoring vital signs, feeding, toileting, bathing and dressing, changing bed linens, special observation monitoring and documentation and facilitating basic psychoeducational groups specific to the Geriatric psychiatry unit. Promptly and accurately communicates patient information to the appropriate team. Responds according to unit procedure in emergency situations. Floats to other units as necessary. Each shift, stocks patient bedside with required supplies, changes equipment as needed. Each shift, checks and changes needle/syringe containers as needed. Conducts unit safety rounding as assigned. Notifies appropriate department with a decreased par level as needed. Answers call bells or requests and refers the appropriate person to them. Safely transports patients to and from other departments and areas. Participates in the admission or discharge of patients. Escorts patients to hospital exit, removes supplies and equipment from patient room, prepares room for an admission. Maintains a therapeutic environment by cleaning and keeping neat the following areas: counters in all utility rooms and equipment, furniture, and toys. Completes other tasks as assigned. Licenses & Certifications Required LNA License Basic Life Support Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.