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1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
LNA 36hr Days -Cardiac -Med surg -Tele
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Health Technician or Technologist (Other) performs medical tests and operates diagnostic equipment. May specialize working in mental health, emergency medicine, occupational health, or in a medical laboratory.
$53,399 / year median in New Hampshire
+11% projected growth
Job Description
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Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.Job Summary Salary Range:
$19.47- $31.
Cardiac/Med Surg/Tele Include:
8 :1 LNA ratio for patients Days/Nights Self-scheduling Variety of Patients with different acuity levels Exceptional Teamwork Nursing support We invite you to explore opportunities, cultivate community wellness and professional growth. 1. Assists with patient assessment and care provision under the direction of the Registered Nurse o Measures/records patient information (hgt, wgt, v/s) o Specimen Management- Obtains, prepares and preserves a specimen for a laboratory test o Bedside Laboratory Testing
- Performs laboratory test at the bedside or point of care o Observes/reports or records patient response to care given o Identifies and reports deviation in v/s or patient observations & patient needs to RN 2. Assists patients in meeting nutritional and elimination needs o Feeding
- provides nutritional intake for patient who is unable to feed self o Passes, collects and checks food trays o Assists patients with bedpans/urinals/commode o Tube Care
- Assists with management of a patient with an external device exiting the body o Measures I & O o Assists with colostomy care 3. Assists patients with bed rest care, mobility and with personal hygiene and grooming o Transport
- moves a patient from one location to another o
Self-Care Assistance:
Transfer- assists a person to change body location; assists with the use of assistive devices as indicated o
Exercise Therapy:
Ambulation- promotes and assists with walking to maintain or restore autonomic and voluntary body functions during treatment and recovery from illness or injury o Assists with dressing and undressing o Bed rest Care o Assists with bathing o Oral Health Maintenance
- promotes oral health 4. Assists patient with comfort care and emotional support o Patient Rights Protection
- Protects health care rights of a patient, especially a minor, incapacitated or incompetent patient unable to make decisions. Protects patient privacy. o Anxiety Reduction
- Minimizes apprehension, dread, foreboding, or uneasiness related to an unidentified source of anticipated danger o Visitation Facilitation
- Promotes beneficial visits by family and friends o Answers call bells promptly reporting patient's need as indicated.
- Manipulates the patient's surroundings for therapeutic benefit, sensory appeal, and psychological well-being o Makes beds o Cleans and cares for equipment o Carries out transmission based precautions o Observes oxygen precautions o Emergency Care
- Provides life-saving measures in life-threatening situations o Maintains suicide precautions o Maintains seizure precautions 6. Unit operations
- Utilizes organizational skills to assure smooth functioning of department operations.
- ensures acquisition and maintenance of appropriate items for providing patient care o Demonstrates appropriate telephone etiquette, relaying messages & carrying out appropriate contacts promptly/concisely o Documents equipment repair / maintenance needs 7.
LNA /HUC
practice o Acquires and maintains clinical knowledge and skills appropriate to the assigned area and practice setting o Maintains personal documentation of in-service attendance 8. Demonstrates competency in performance of procedures and skills under the direction of the RN o Glucometer o Pulse oximetry o Automatic blood pressure device o Restraints o Simple dressing change o IV Removal of Application of heat and cold o DVT Prevention o Sequential Compression Device operation o Foley removal o CCTV o Administration of enemas Qualifications Experience Minimum Required- None required Experience Preferred/Desired
- 3 months LNA experience, preferably in an acute care setting Education Minimum Required
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- graduate of nursing assistant program Licensure and/or Certifications Required
- ARC or
AHA BLS, LNA
Additional Job Details (if applicable) Additional Job Description Remote Type Onsite Work Location 789 Central Avenue Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $19.47- $24.
EEO Statement:
1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857- 282-7642.