Our Client is a 25-bed, non-profit community hospital designated as a Critical Access Hospital. The hospital endeavors to offer the best of two worlds - the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of modern medicine. Located in Wolfeboro, NH, they provide primary care, diagnostic testing and specialty services in the region. They provide medical services to the region's year-round population of 30,000 residents and approximately 120,000 seasonal residents and visitors who come from all over the world to enjoy the Eastern Lakes Region and the communities of: Alton, Brookfield, Effingham, Freedom, Madison, Moultonborough, New Durham, Ossipee, Sanbornville, Sandwich, Tamworth, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro and surrounding towns. The hospital and professional medical staff have a reputation for excellence in primary care, inpatient and outpatient surgery, medical imaging and diagnostics, gynecology, orthopedics, pediatrics, physical therapy, cardiac and occupational rehabilitation and emergency services. At the Hospital, they are part of the community they serve. They know that they can only achieve the vision by working collaboratively with the community to provide the care the community needs in a coordinated, seamless way.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Under the general supervision of the Director of Acute Care, is responsible for performing various duties and tasks as requested under the LNA scope of practice as determined by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing.
Clinical Competency:
Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse assists with patient care activities, activities of daily living, hygiene, feeding, and patient safety initiatives. Promptly reports any observed changes in patient's condition to nurse or physician Performs and documents vital signs, height, weight, intake, and output and reports any changes out of range of normal, performs 12 lead EKGs Obtains laboratory specimens as appropriate, i.e., finger stick glucose testing, urine specimens and transports to lab as necessary Within scope of practice, assists nurse/physician with clinical procedures and treatments Carries out roles assigned as part of the healthcare team during emergencies or resuscitation efforts (CPR, runner, order entry, documentation, etc.) Answers phone professionally with courtesy to caller, relays messages accurately and timely. Contacts other departments and agencies via phone, as requested Cross trained to perform medial unit clerical duties; computer charting, inputting orders, filing of patient charts Performs safe transportation of patients within the facility utilizing safe lifting and transport Performs post-mortem care and aids in the transportation of the body to the morgue Demonstrates safe, competent use of patient care equipment, beds, stretchers, lifts, safety and alarm devices, walkers, and other equipment approved for patient care
Professionalism:
Displays ability to work independently and within a group Adheres to standards and applicable codes of conduct that govern behavior among peer and colleagues to create an environment promoting cooperation, respect and trust Maintains professionalism by adhering to the Huggins Hospital dress code Continues professional growth by maintaining education hours for license renewals Maintains active LNA license and BCLS. Adherence to the LNA standards of care as defined by the
NH Board of Nursing Patient Advocacy:
Sets the stage for a positive patient interaction by always introducing self and clinical role Facilitates patient and family centered care via clear communication of plan of care and educating at a level the patient, family and/or caregiver can comprehend Promotes a safe patient care environment safe from hazards. Performs safety watches, 1:1 patient observation as assigned, completes documentation for 1:1 observation. Maintains safe use of safety adjuncts (bed alarms, hover mats, gait belts, walkers, etc.) Maintains cleanliness of patient rooms, workstation and common areas; assist with restocking and ordering of medical supplies and medical equipment as needed Recognizes and utilizes appropriate resources for non-English speaking patients, healthcare illiterate, hearing and sight impaired individuals Delivers age specific, individualized patient care Take proactive steps to recognize and report suspected abuse/neglect including child, elder, sexual, spousal, and reports to supervisor
Quality:
Adheres to Infection Prevention standards, consistent in hand hygiene practice before and after each patient interaction. Adheres to infection prevention precautions. Holds team members to IP and hand hygiene standards and room/patient IP precaution measures Promptly responds to patient calls via Canfield system, assist patients and locates and relays messages to nursing personnel as patient condition/situation requires Participates in quality review, performance improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives within the department (such as hourly rounding). Participated in unit continuous CMS survey readiness activities
WHAT YOU NEED
Graduate from a nursing assistant program 1 year experience as an LNA preferred
License and Certification:
New Hampshire LNA license, BLS Certification
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Full-time, direct hire position with benefits! Great culture, non-profit health system
Compensation:
$19-$25/hour
Shift:
Day shift available (3) 12-hour shifts/week
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
